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OVERVIEW
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
Coastal Carolina University, founded in 1954, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 244-acre campus is located in Conway, nine
miles from Myrtle Beach.
Web Site
www.coastal.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
9,364
Women
5,079 (54.2%)
Men
4,285 (45.8%)
Graduate Students
612
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
64% of 14,799 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.4
SAT Math
505 average
460-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
496 average
450-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
21 average
19-23 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Academic GPA
Very Important
Important
Considered
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $24,098
Out-of-state: $37,888
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,530
Out-of-state: $24,320
Room and Board
$8,690
Average Percent of Need Met
50%
Average Freshman Award
$10,100
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$35,207
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
416
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 22% of classes
20-29 students: 38% of classes
30-39 students: 21% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Conway Population
18,688
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
87% of freshmen, 39% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Chanticleer
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian
19.7% Black/African-American
3.6% Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
70.5% White
0.5% Unknown
International Students
1.3% from 55 countries
First-Year Students Returning
67.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
25.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
70%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
3
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
2
History
1
Academic Electives
1
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
May 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used for placement
ACT: Used for placement
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
PO Box 261954
City, State, Zip
Conway, SC 29528-6054
Phone
(843) 349-2170
Fax
(843) 349-2127
E-mail
admissions@coastal.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$45
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling, notification begins October
1
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Important
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Considered
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Not Considered
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
64% of 14,799 applicants were admitted
Women
65% of 8,470 applicants were admitted
Men
62% of 6,329 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,060 (33%) of 9,412 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,630 (30%) of 5,509 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,430 (37%) of 3,903 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
505 average
460-550 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
9%
Score of 500 - 600
42%
Score of 400 - 500
45%
Score of 300 - 400
3%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
496 average
450-540 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.4
3.75 and Above
27%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
20%
2.00 - 2.49
5%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
21 average
19-23 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
8%
Score of 30 - 36
2%
Score of 500 - 600
40%
Score of 24 - 29
23%
Score of 400 - 500
48%
Score of 18 - 23
66%
Score of 300 - 400
4%
Score of 12 - 17
10%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 8%
Top quarter: 29%
Top half: 67%
Bottom half: 33%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $24,098
Out-of-state: $37,888
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,530
Out-of-state: $24,320
Room and Board
$8,690
Books and Supplies
$1,150
Other Expenses
$3,728
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
deferred payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March
1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 003451
Free
PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,904 (91.4%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
6,839 (85.4%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,569 (82.4%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
5,799 (72.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,550 (98.8%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
5,713 (98.5%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
142 (9.2%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
487 (8.5%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
50%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
48%
Average Award
$10,100
Average Award
$9,855
Need-Based Gift
Received by 802 (51.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,069
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,205 (56.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,798
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 1,442 (93.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$8,913
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 5,305 (92.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$8,879
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 705 (45.5%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,708 (29.9%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
372 (17.9%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $11,822
Merit-Based Gift
1,279 (16.0%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $12,574
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PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
78%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$35,207
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
15.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
3.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic
scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social
Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
2,557
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education, Social Sciences, Foreign
Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
55
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Performing Arts, Music
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Number of Awards
31
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
1,812
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
International Students, Veterans' Children, Out-of-State Students, Local/State Students
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$2,446
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Applied Mathematics, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Chemistry, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Finance, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History, General
Information Science/Studies
Intelligence, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education
and Teaching
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Music, General
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Public Health Education and Promotion
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Resort Management
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Parks and recreation, Biological/life
sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
416
Part-Time Faculty
288
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
81%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 22% of classes
20-29 students: 38% of classes
30-39 students: 21% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 37% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 55% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
339,553
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
1100
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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ACADEMICS
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of
Education
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Business Administration and Management--General
Computer Science
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Management Information Systems
Marine Sciences
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
Not reported
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Conway Population
18,688
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment
Large town
Campus Size
620 acres
Weather
Temperature
32.1 average low in January, 88.8
average high in September
Rain
110 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
9 mile(s) from campus in Myrtle
Beach
Nearest Bus Station
4 mile(s) from campus in Conway
Nearest Train Station
50 mile(s) from campus in
Florence
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student
apartments, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
87% of freshmen, 39% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
61%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Chanticleer
School Colors
Gold, teal, and black
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
x
Basketball
x
x
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Football
Golf
x
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
x
Tennis
x
x
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, field hockey, rugby, swimming and diving, weight lifting
Men's Club Sports
bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, swimming and diving,
volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,
music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
9,364
Women
5,079 (54.2%)
Men
4,285 (45.8%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
8,502
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian
19.7% Black/African-American
3.6% Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
70.5% White
0.5% Unknown
International Students
1.3% from 55 countries
Average Age
21
All Graduate Students
612
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
67.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
25.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
42.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
45.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
70%
$38,500 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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