Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic public institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. CCU is an exciting, ever-changing place in which students can learn, grow, socialize and become part of something bigger. TEAL Nation is the collective notion of excellence, integrity, and traditions that reflect who we are as individuals and a community.

CCU offers baccalaureate degrees through more than 95 majors. Among CCU's graduate-level programs are 27 master's degrees, two educational specialist degrees, and two doctoral programs. CCU also boasts a growing array of internship, research, and international opportunities for students, as well as numerous online programs through Coastal Online.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

70%

SAT Range

1020-1180

ACT Range

19-25

Application Fee

$45

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$14,716 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$9,519 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

A minus

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Student Faculty Ratio

17:1

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
48%
On Campus
48%
Online
3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

8,529 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

971

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

35%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,500 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

46%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%