Coastal Carolina University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2116 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 583 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 531 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 7 of 1 | In Conway, SC |
| # 503 of 14,131 | For Singing and Vocal Performance |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Enrollment
4,104
Average SAT
1,135
Average ACT
24
Aid receiving
97%
Undergraduates
10,811
Graduates
537
Male:Female Ratio
43:57
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Coastal Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Applicants | 21,028 | 8,405 | 12,492 |
| Admissions | 15,828 | 5,995 | 9,757 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,672 | 1,046 | 1,626 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 73% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| ■ Asian | 1% |
| ■ Hispanic | 7% |
| ■ Black or African American | 12% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
| ■ Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Coastal Carolina University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Coastal Carolina University majors
Coastal Carolina University has granted 1,831 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 209 master's across 14 programs, and 21 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Coastal Carolina University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 150 | 57 | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 144 | 10 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 135 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 126 | 8 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 129 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 122 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 122 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 70 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 69 | - | - |
| Intelligence, General | 67 | - | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 65 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 50 | 4 | - |
| Sociology, General | 43 | - | - |
| Accounting | 33 | 6 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 39 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 36 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 34 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 32 | - | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 31 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | - | - |
| History, General | 28 | - | - |
| Sustainability Studies | 28 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 22 | - | - |
| Resort Management | 21 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 21 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | - | - |
| Education, Other | - | - | 17 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 15 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 15 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | 5 | - |
| Biochemistry | 14 | - | - |
| Engineering Science | 14 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | - | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 14 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 13 | - |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 13 | - | - |
| Information Technology | 13 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 13 | - |
| Creative Writing | - | 12 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | - | 12 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 10 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | 10 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | - | - |
| Music, General | 8 | - | - |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | - | - |
| Music Technology | - | 7 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | - | - |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | - | - | 4 |
| Philosophy | 2 | - | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | - | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | - | - |
| Journalism | 1 | - | - |
| Physics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Statistics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 1,831 | 209 | 21 |
Publications & Citations
Coastal Carolina University has published 3,268 scientific papers with 49,113 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, Sociology, Physics, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,203
/ 28,831
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
1,647
/ 30,534
|
| Biology |
1,425
/ 28,397
|
| Political Science |
1,425
/ 19,113
|
| Law |
1,313
/ 17,847
|
| Computer Science |
1,258
/ 18,453
|
| Engineering |
1,228
/ 23,146
|
| Sociology |
1,108
/ 14,887
|
| Physics |
1,065
/ 20,236
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,063
/ 17,088
|
| Medicine |
1,043
/ 15,714
|
| Psychology |
995
/ 14,492
|
| Philosophy |
974
/ 11,885
|
| Geology |
968
/ 22,384
|
| Business |
921
/ 12,192
|
| History |
855
/ 10,510
|
| Mathematics |
798
/ 11,390
|
| Ecology |
793
/ 18,130
|
| Chemistry |
759
/ 19,661
|
| Economics |
680
/ 7,997
|
| Archaeology |
680
/ 9,834
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
652
/ 11,035
|
| Paleontology |
587
/ 13,164
|
| Art & Design |
569
/ 6,191
|
| Oceanography |
501
/ 14,440
|
| Statistics |
466
/ 7,686
|
| Social Psychology |
446
/ 7,897
|
| Linguistics |
411
/ 4,660
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
402
/ 6,038
|
| Management |
355
/ 5,303
|
| Development Studies |
347
/ 4,100
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
346
/ 8,738
|
| Organic chemistry |
344
/ 11,385
|
| Genetics |
331
/ 6,948
|
| Education |
328
/ 4,771
|
| Biochemistry |
309
/ 6,173
|
| Machine Learning |
303
/ 3,993
|
| Pathology |
303
/ 5,591
|
| Mathematics Education |
281
/ 3,753
|
| Materials Science |
276
/ 7,656
|
Annual publication & citation counts
22 Notable alumni
1. Ashleigh Gunning
1985-. (aged 41)
association football player
Sarah Ashleigh Gunning is an American retired soccer forward who most recently played for Kvarnsvedens IK in the 2012–2013 seasons. She previously played for Norwegian club Arna-Bjørnar in the Toppserien, Adelaide United in the Australian W-League and magicJack in the WPS.
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2. Álvaro Velasco
1981-. (aged 45)
golfer
Álvaro Velasco Roca is a Spanish professional golfer.
3. Dave Sappelt
1987-. (aged 39)
baseball player
David J. Sappelt is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. He is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) and weighs 195 pounds (88 kg). He bats and throws right handed. He graduated from Southern Alamance High School in Graham, North Carolina. Sappelt played college baseball at...
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4. Kheli Dube
1983-. (aged 43)
association football player
Mkhokheli "Kheli" Dube is a Zimbabwean footballer.
All 22 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
CCU
Founded
1954
Motto
Ex Libertate VeritasFrom Liberty, Truth
Colors
teal, bronze
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August)
Total staff
1,576
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
103 Tom Trout Drive Conway, South Carolina, 29526 United States
City Population
25,000
Phone
8433473161
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