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Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC·Public·~75% acceptance

Coastal Carolina University is a public university in Conway, SC. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 75% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $13,966 per year. About 50% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $47,258 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$13,966/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,692
Aid cuts ~$12,726/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Oct 15
EA
Nov 15
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)1050–1220
ACT (middle 50%)21–26
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
50%
graduation rate
77%
freshman retention
$38,070
median earnings, 6yr
$47,258
median earnings, 10yr
How Coastal Carolina reads an application

What Coastal Carolina values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Class rank
Also considered
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From Coastal Carolina’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Coastal Carolina requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Coastal Carolina requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate?
Coastal Carolina University admits about 75% of applicants.
How much does Coastal Carolina University cost?
At Coastal Carolina University, the average net price after aid is about $13,966 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,692 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Coastal Carolina University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1050–1220 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT.
What are Coastal Carolina University's application deadlines?
Coastal Carolina University's deadlines are Early Decision around Oct 15, Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Coastal Carolina University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Coastal Carolina University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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