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Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC
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Admit Rate
75%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$26,692
$44,680 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional§ (source: Coastal Carolina University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Test-optional only above a 3.5 weighted GPA; a score is required otherwise.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard · Last verified 2026-09-20. This provenance applies to the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page.

Admissions

How admission works here

Test scores
Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. Test-optional only above a 3.5 weighted GPA; a score is required otherwise. Coastal Carolina University admissions
Deadlines
Early Decision (binding) October 15, Early Action November 15, Regular Decision February 1. Coastal Carolina University admissions
Overall
75%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT
1050-1210 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)
SAT/ACT optional
Impacted Majors

Not researched yet.

Applying

Application Deadlines‡ (source: Coastal Carolina University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026)
Early Decision
October 15 · Binding
Early Action
November 15 · Non-binding
Regular Decision
February 1 · Non-binding
Essay details are being verified

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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$26,692* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$44,680* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $11,640* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $29,628* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$9,563
$30,001 – $48,000
$10,292
$48,001 – $75,000
$12,938
$75,001 – $110,000
$16,350
Over $110,000
$20,219

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Conway, SC· Urban
Undergraduates
10,306
Setting
Urban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡Coastal Carolina University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026

§Coastal Carolina University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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