Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1050 and 1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 23
Popular programs at Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 198 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 191 | |
| 3 | Marketing. | 154 | |
| 4 | Communication and Media Studies. | 134 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 127 | |
| 6 | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 117 | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 95 | |
| 8 | Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | 91 | |
| 9 | Public Health. | 74 | |
| 10 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 70 | |
| 11 | Biology, General. | 58 | |
| 12 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 55 | |
| 13 | Sociology. | 48 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 42 | |
| 15 | Design and Applied Arts. | 42 | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related Services. | 41 | |
| 17 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 40 | |
| 18 | Political Science and Government. | 38 | |
| 19 | English Language and Literature, General. | 28 | |
| 20 | History. | 27 |
Showing top 20 of 42 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Coastal Carolina University?
Coastal Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 75% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Coastal Carolina University?
Admitted students at Coastal Carolina University typically score between 1050 and 1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Coastal Carolina University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Coastal Carolina University is approximately $13,966 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University?
4-year graduation rate data for Coastal Carolina University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
