Coastal Carolina University
Public university · Conway, SC · 10,377 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1050–1220
ACT (middle 50%)
21–26
Average net price
$15,287
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,982
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
54%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Coastal Carolina University?
Coastal Carolina University accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1050 and 1220 on the SAT. A score at or above 1220 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1050, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–26.
The latest federal data says Coastal Carolina University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Coastal Carolina University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Coastal Carolina University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,982 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,287 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $11,640 for SC residents and $29,926 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$11,640
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$29,926
- Room & board$12,378
- Total cost of attendance$28,982
- Average net price after grants$15,287
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Biology, Psychology, Communications.
Coastal Carolina University FAQ
- What is Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate?
- 75% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Coastal Carolina University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1050–1220. Aim for 1220 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Coastal Carolina University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–26.
- Is Coastal Carolina University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Coastal Carolina University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Coastal Carolina University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Coastal Carolina University cost?
- About $28,982 a year before aid; $15,287 on average after grants.
- What is Coastal Carolina University's FAFSA school code?
- 003451. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Coastal Carolina University receives your information.
- What is Coastal Carolina University's graduation rate?
- 54% of students finish within six years.
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