Coastal Carolina University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Coastal Carolina University is a medium four-year, public school with 10,340 students enrolled. This college was established in 1954 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Conway, South Carolina.

Academic Offerings

Coastal Carolina University will give you the opportunity to get a 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
68
Coastal Carolina University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Biology, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Coastal Carolina University student retention rate is fair at 71% (close to South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University is low: 47%. Approximately 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Coastal Carolina University is decent - 16:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high, around $28,400 per year. The additional fees at Coastal Carolina University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $200; which comes to a total of $28,600 per year.

Read the details about Coastal Carolina University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
79%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 17,161 applications were submitted and 13,493 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Coastal Carolina University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
Coastal Carolina University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Coastal Carolina University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Coastal Carolina University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 4,800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - nearly $5,700 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Coastal Carolina University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Coastal Carolina University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Coastal Carolina University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Coastal Carolina University
103 Tom Trout Drive
Conway, South Carolina
29526, USA
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