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Coastal Carolina University

College admissions information for Coastal Carolina University.

General Information

Contact Information
755 Highway 544, Conway, SC 29526
www.coastal.edu
admissions@coastal.edu
General Info:(843) 347-3161
Financial Aid:(843) 349-2313
Admissions:(843) 349-2026
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Type of Institution
Public, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
Postbaccalaureate certificate

Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Coastal Carolina University FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
7,830 (6,676 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Small
Undergraduate Student Age
86% under 25, 10% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$45
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants5,4282,5772,851
Percent admitted747375
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time373836
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time000
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT121181
ACT28419
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading470550
SAT Math480570
ACT Composite2023
ACT English
ACT Math
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $7,500 $6,860 $6,100
Out-of-State $16,190 $15,100 $14,200
Books and Supplies $984 $970 $840
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $6,690 $6,280 $5,970
Other $4,096 $3,804 $2,860
Off Campus
Room and Board $7,196 $7,624 $8,100
Other $4,142 $4,398 $2,706
Off Campus with Family
Other $4,760 $4,452 $2,464
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $19,270 $17,914 $15,850
Off Campus $19,822 $19,852 $17,826
Off Campus with Family $13,244 $12,282 $9,484
Out-Of-State
On Campus $27,960 $26,154 $23,950
Off Campus $28,512 $28,092 $25,926
Off Campus with Family $21,934 $20,522 $17,584
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

Blog

Fall Harley Rally occupancy rates down (WPDE-TV Myrtle Beach - Florence)

Oct 10 2008

By Johnny Green Friday, October 10, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. The numbers are in , and the report is not great regarding the Fall Harley Rally. Coastal Carolina University's Center for Resort Tourism found hotel occupancy rates were down more than 21% compared to last year's rally.

CCU reserachers say lodging numbers are down (Florence Morning News)

Oct 9 2008

Researchers at Coastal Carolina University have released their most recent numbers on tourism and the economy.

CCU’s Golfers Are Just Like Their Football Team

Oct 8 2008

On almost every college campus, the football players are the BMOCs, and I would suspect that the atmosphere is no different at Coastal Carolina University is no different than any place else. So we shouldn’t be that surprised that members of their men’s golf team decided to copy the cool kids by going out and getting arrested. You might remember the Chanticleers’ football team for trying to...

Liberty University battles Coastal Carolina in SC this Saturday

Oct 2 2008

Liberty University and Coastal Carolina University will open their conference seasons Saturday in Conway, South Carolina. These two Football Championship Subdivision schools (formerly Division 1-AA) face each other for conference supremacy and the right to try and make the playoffs. The Flames (4-0) from Lynchburg, Va. are looking to continue their winning streak, which barely survived the Youngstown State Penguins last Saturday. Coastal Carolina...