Known for business — excellent value
Coastal Carolina University is a public institution in Conway with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1128, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,258 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,742.
Established
1954
Motto
Ex Libertate Veritas
Mascot
Chauncey the Chanticleer
Type
Public university
Conference
Big South Conference
Division
Division I
80%Acceptance
1128SAT Avg
9,909Students
16:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$47,258Earnings 10yr
$13,742Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate80.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1128
Reading & WritingMid: 560
530610
MathMid: 550
520600
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
2026
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$11,640
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,628
Room & Board$11,418
Books & Supplies$1,210
Total Cost of Attendance$26,050
Average Net Price$13,742
Median Debt at Graduation$23,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$252
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,222
$30–48K$9,749
$48–75K$13,209
$75–110K$17,527
$110K+$18,612
Programs (78)
Student Body
Undergrads
9,909
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
Race & Ethnicity
White 66%
Black 11%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate50.8%
Freshman Retention75.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,070
8 Years$44,747
10 Years$47,258
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$38,300
Men
$50,600
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Trojans
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia