Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public

Acceptance rate
75%
Average SAT
1,143
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
10,377
In-state tuition
$11,640
Out-of-state tuition
$29,628
Avg net price
$13,966
4-yr grad rate

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.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.198
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.191
3Marketing.154
4Communication and Media Studies.134
5Psychology, General.127
6Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.117
7Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.95
8Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.91
9Public Health.74
10Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.70
11Biology, General.58
12Finance and Financial Management Services.55
13Sociology.48
14Computer and Information Sciences, General.42
15Design and Applied Arts.42
16Accounting and Related Services.41
17Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.40
18Political Science and Government.38
19English Language and Literature, General.28
20History.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.