C+

Above Average

Score: 60/100

Coastal Carolina University

4-Year Public

📍 Conway, South Carolina 29526

🌐 https://www.coastal.edu/

Outcomes

68/100

Affordability

51/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

86/100

Prestige

43/100

Quick Stats

10,829

Total Enrollment

51%

Graduation Rate

76%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

80%

Acceptance Rate

$14,453

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Coastal Carolina University ▼

12% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,256 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$302,222

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,892

1-Year Change

+0.9%

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For parents & investors

The Coastal Carolina University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $302,222
Avg rent near campus: $1,892/mo — vs ~$816/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29527 (5.1% cap, Conway)

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🏆 Where Coastal Carolina University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Intelligence, General

of 10 schools

#20

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

of 32 schools

#25

Public Health Education and Promotion

of 44 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$11,460	$29,448
Room	$7,340
Board	$5,200
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$28,418	$46,406

Financial Aid

94%

Receive Any Aid

24%

Receive Pell Grants

64%

Take Out Loans

$14,453

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,222
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,749
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,209
$75,001 - $110,000	$17,527
$110,001+	$18,612

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 208 grads/yr Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 154 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 138 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 134 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 130 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 122 grads/yr Psychology, General 122 grads/yr Finance, General 71 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 70 grads/yr Intelligence, General 68 grads/yr Public Health Education and Promotion 65 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 54 grads/yr Sociology, General 44 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 39 grads/yr Accounting 39 grads/yr Graphic Design 36 grads/yr Educational/Instructional Technology 34 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 34 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 32 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 31 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Coastal Carolina University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

10,829

Total Students

56%

Women

93%

Traditional Age (18-24)

12%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Hispanic 6%

Black 11%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 74%

Off-Campus (Renters) 12%

With Family 14%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,256 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%

Hybrid (Some Online) 35%

Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%

25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Coastal Carolina University?

Coastal Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 80%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Coastal Carolina University?

Tuition at Coastal Carolina University is $11,460 for in-state students and $29,448 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,453.

What is the graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University?

The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Coastal Carolina University a good school?

Coastal Carolina University has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Coastal Carolina University?

Coastal Carolina University has a total enrollment of 10,829 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Coastal Carolina University?

Yes! Approximately 12% of students at Coastal Carolina University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,256 students who need rental housing near campus.

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