# Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/coastal-carolina-university

Coastal Carolina University is a public college in Conway, SC with 10,377 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, and admitted students average 1143 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,287 per year ($11,069 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,702 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 75% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 18,223 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 14,613 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 530–620 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 520–600 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $28,982 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $15,287 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,069 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,943 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,047 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,002 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $21,700 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 10,377 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 54% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,702 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,312 (FY2024) |

## What Coastal Carolina University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate?**

Coastal Carolina University admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Coastal Carolina University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1143.

**What ACT score do you need for Coastal Carolina University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–26.

**Is Coastal Carolina University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Coastal Carolina University?**

In Fall 2023, 18,223 students applied to Coastal Carolina University and 14,613 were admitted; 2,775 enrolled.

**Does Coastal Carolina University consider legacy status?**

No. Coastal Carolina University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Coastal Carolina University require an essay?**

Coastal Carolina University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Coastal Carolina University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $28,982 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,287.

**What is Coastal Carolina University's graduation rate?**

54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 218724. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology