At a glance
Average net price
$13,966
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.5%
Admission rate
75%
Undergrad size
10,377
In-state tuition
$11,640
Out-of-state tuition
$29,628
Cost of attendance
$26,692
Median earnings (10y)
$47,258
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,143
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 77.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (23%), humanities & arts (21%), trades & services (18%).
- STEM16%
- Health5%
- Business23%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services18%
- Business23.2%~2,403 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation13.5%~1,405 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.4%~1,287 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication7.1%~737 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.7%~691 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education6.2%~640 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~516 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~476 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences4.5%~470 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Military tech3.7%~380 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.4%~357 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.2%~226 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~159 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.5%~159 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.0%~108 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~79 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 413 | $24,273 | $26,997 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 367 | $36,101 | $25,187 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 283 | $37,250 | $26,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 258 | $24,662 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 257 | $25,418 | $26,800 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 223 | $27,019 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 175 | $33,586 | $27,000 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Bachelor's | 173 | $32,303 | $24,878 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 144 | $27,315 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 142 | $25,854 | $27,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 138 | $44,086 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 123 | $26,355 | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 121 | $42,464 | $26,000 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 110 | $44,387 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 108 | $28,181 | $26,475 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 87 | $17,780 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 83 | $19,827 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $44,161 | $28,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 74 | $42,430 | $26,848 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 69 | $29,976 | $26,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 59 | $32,183 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | $22,701 | $26,000 |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 51 | $25,459 | $26,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 49 | $48,114 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 49 | $39,518 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 48 | $18,094 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 42 | $17,783 | $25,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Doctoral | 31 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 25 | $35,908 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $41,666 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 23 | $63,888 | $39,750 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 21 | $49,378 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University is a large institution located in Conway, South Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 10,377 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Coastal Carolina University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,966 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,640 for in-state students and $29,628 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,692 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.5%, a average completion outcome. 77.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,258 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Coastal Carolina University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), trades & services (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Coastal Carolina University accepts 75% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,143. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Conway, South Carolina (city), Coastal Carolina University draws students from across South Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Coastal Carolina University
Q.How much does Coastal Carolina University cost?
The average net price at Coastal Carolina University is $13,966 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,692.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University?
Coastal Carolina University has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Coastal Carolina University?
Coastal Carolina University admits 75% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Coastal Carolina University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Coastal Carolina University graduate earns $47,258 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Coastal Carolina University?
Published tuition is $11,640 in-state and $29,628 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Coastal Carolina University located?
Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina (ZIP 29526).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Coastal Carolina University at their official website.