Coastal Carolina University, SC
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Coastal Carolina University Rankings
Affordability71
Selectivity27
Retention22
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity48
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Coastal Carolina University
81%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
19%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education6%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies12%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Coastal Carolina University
70%
Admission Rate
545
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Coastal Carolina University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Coastal Carolina University
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 47% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 62% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 68% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Coastal Carolina University
69%
Retention Rate
42%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 28% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 43% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 43% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39% | 38% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 61% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 47% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Coastal Carolina University
94%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Coastal Carolina University
9,474
Undergraduates
77%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
724
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
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