Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
80.19%
SAT Average
1,128
ACT Range
20-26
Coastal Carolina University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 80.19%. This means approximately 802 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 9,909 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
80.19%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $11,640 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,628 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $26,050 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $13,742 | State avg: $16,137. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 57.38% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Coastal Carolina University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$29,628
Room and board
$11,418
Books and supplies
$1,210
Other expenses
$4,150
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$26,050
Average net price
$13,742
Average aid coverage
47%
$12,308 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Coastal Carolina University pays approximately $13,742 per year after grants and aid. This is below the South Carolina average of $16,137 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Coastal Carolina University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Carolina and national averages.
Coastal Carolina University net price
$13,742
South Carolina average
$16,137
National average
$17,506
Coastal Carolina University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $29,628 and average net price at $13,742. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$29,628
Current net price
$13,742
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
50.84%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,258
Undergraduates
9,909
10-Year Median Earnings - Coastal Carolina University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Coastal Carolina University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Coastal Carolina University?
Undergraduates
9,909
Completion rate
50.84%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.76%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
57.38%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.76% of Coastal Carolina University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 57.38% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Coastal Carolina University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Coastal Carolina University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Coastal Carolina University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Coastal Carolina University is listed at 103 Tom Trout Drive, Conway, SC 29526. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Coastal Carolina University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina University | 80.19% | $29,628 | $13,742 | $47,258 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Not available | Not available | Not available | $88,420 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 98.09% | $37,370 | $21,002 | $72,085 |
| Clemson University | 38.05% | $39,498 | $22,112 | $71,513 |
| Wofford College | 58.59% | $54,100 | $28,984 | $68,964 |
Similar Schools in Conway
This local cluster focuses on nearby Conway schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Conway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate?
Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 80.19%.
How much is Coastal Carolina University tuition?
Coastal Carolina University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $29,628.
What is Coastal Carolina University's average net price?
Coastal Carolina University's average net price in the local dataset is $13,742.
What is Coastal Carolina University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,258 for Coastal Carolina University.
Is Coastal Carolina University accredited?
Coastal Carolina University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Coastal Carolina University?
The local dataset lists 9,909 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University.
What percentage of Coastal Carolina University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Coastal Carolina University in the local dataset is 26.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Coastal Carolina University?
The federal loan rate for Coastal Carolina University in the local dataset is 57.38%.
Where should I verify Coastal Carolina University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Coastal Carolina University or the latest official federal education data.