Coastal Carolina University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,460

2024 Average Net Price

$14,379

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.3%

21,028 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

11,348

90.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

48.5%

1,120 Graduates

About

Coastal Carolina University is a higher education institution located in Horry County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Coastal Carolina University were General Business Administration & Management (150 degrees awarded), Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography (144 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (138 degrees).

In 2024, 2,084 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Coastal Carolina University. 59% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,511 degrees), 5.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (257 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Coastal Carolina University is $11,460, which is $−12,540 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Coastal Carolina University is $11,460, which is $12,540 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,379.

In 2024, 77% of undergraduate students attending Coastal Carolina University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,460

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Coastal Carolina University was $11,460. The cost of tuition at Coastal Carolina University is $−12,540 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Coastal Carolina University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,379

2024 Value

0.512%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Coastal Carolina University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,379. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Coastal Carolina University grew by 0.512%.

This chart compares the average net price of Coastal Carolina University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,659

Room and Board

$1,210

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Coastal Carolina University was of $10,659 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.77% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,210. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.95% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Coastal Carolina University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.32% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Coastal Carolina University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Coastal Carolina University received 21,028 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.4% annual growth. Out of those 21,028 applicants, 15,828 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.3% acceptance rate.

There were 11,348 students enrolled at Coastal Carolina University in 2024. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Coastal Carolina University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

15,828

Accepted Out of 21,028

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Coastal Carolina University was 75.3% (15,828 admissions from 21,028 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 15.4%, while admissions grew by 8.31%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Coastal Carolina University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2024)

612

Scores Submitted (2024)

23% of enrolled first-time students at Coastal Carolina University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Coastal Carolina University had a total enrollment of 11,348 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Coastal Carolina University is 10,219 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,129. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Coastal Carolina University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Coastal Carolina University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.3% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 1.15% Asian, 0.282% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0969% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Coastal Carolina University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (30.2%) and Black or African American Male (5.51%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.1%), followed by White Female (28.2%) and Black or African American Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Coastal Carolina University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,348 students. The full-time enrollment at Coastal Carolina University is 10,219 and the part-time enrollment is 1,129. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Coastal Carolina University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Coastal Carolina University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Coastal Carolina University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Coastal Carolina University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Coastal Carolina University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,319 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,316 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
772 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Coastal Carolina University is 73.3% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 1.15% Asian, 0.282% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0969% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 176 students (1.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 376 more women than men received degrees from Coastal Carolina University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Coastal Carolina University is white (1,511 degrees awarded). There were 5.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (257 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Coastal Carolina University is General Business Administration & Management (150 degrees awarded), followed by Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography (144 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (138 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Coastal Carolina University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (256 degrees), and Communications (145 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Coastal Carolina University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,638,873 people), Secondary school teachers (595,040 people), Physicians (436,647 people), Other managers (374,642 people), and Education administrators (332,292 people).

The most specialized majors at Coastal Carolina University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (256 degrees), Communications (145 degrees), Biology (238 degrees), and History (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Coastal Carolina University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Coastal Carolina University are Applied Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (256 degrees), Communications (145 degrees), Biology (238 degrees), and History (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Coastal Carolina University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,118,307 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (718,776 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (678,268 people), Computer Systems Design (266,418 people), and Offices of physicians (243,563 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Coastal Carolina University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
150 degrees awarded
Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography
144 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
138 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Coastal Carolina University was General Business Administration & Management with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Coastal Carolina University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

854

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,230

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 854 degrees were awarded to men at Coastal Carolina University, which is 0.694 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,230).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Coastal Carolina University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Coastal Carolina University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.21 times more than the 94 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Coastal Carolina University in Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography, which is 2.42 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Coastal Carolina University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Coastal Carolina University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (61% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,511 degrees awarded
Black or African American
257 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Coastal Carolina University is white (1,511 degrees awarded). There were 5.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (257 degrees).

2.35% of degree recipients (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
960 degrees awarded
White Female
951 degrees awarded
White Female
951 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Coastal Carolina University is white female (960 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (951 degrees).

Operations

Coastal Carolina University has an endowment valued at nearly $57.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.27M (12.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Coastal Carolina University had a total salary expenditure of 276M. Coastal Carolina University employs 163 Lecturers, 130 Professors and 109 Associate professors. Most academics at Coastal Carolina University are Female Lecturer (92), Male Professor (90), and Male Lecturer (71).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Coastal Carolina University are: Service, with 194 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 190 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 136 employees.

Endowment

$57.6M

2024 Endowment

12%

growth from 2023

Coastal Carolina University has an endowment valued at about $57.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Coastal Carolina University grew 12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Coastal Carolina University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.85M - Federal
$17.1M - State
$482k - Local

As of 2024, Coastal Carolina University received $3.85M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $17.1M from state grants and contracts, and $482k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$115M

2024 Salaries

7.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Coastal Carolina University paid a median of $115M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($276M) and a 7.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.48% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.83% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$42.3M

Instructional Salaries

509

Number of Employees

In 2024, Coastal Carolina University paid a total of $42.3M to 509 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Coastal Carolina University were Service with 194 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 190 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 136 employees.

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