C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W 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 9,747 Women 5,152 (52.9%) Men 4,595 (47.1%) Graduate Students 732 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 61% of 17,768 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.48 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 513 average 470-550 range of middle 50% 505 average 460-540 range of middle 50% 22 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,314 Out-of-state: $39,986 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,200 Out-of-state: $25,872 Room and Board $9,140 Average Percent of Need Met 44% Average Freshman Award $9,857 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $38,897
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 13% of classes 10-19 students: 25% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 18% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Conway Population 18,688 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 89% of freshmen, 42% of all students NCAA Division I Chanticleer 5% of women participate 3% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 69.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 26.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 88% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.7% Asian 20.3% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 68.4% White 0.9% Unknown 1.7% from 63 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N 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 High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History 1 Academic Electives 1 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required May 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Essay component recommended Writing component recommended SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address PO Box 261954 City, State, Zip Conway, SC 29528-6054 Phone (843) 349-2170 Fax (843) 349-2127 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@coastal.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $45 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling, notification begins October 1 By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Recommended for all freshmen 1 recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men 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 61% of 17,768 applicants were admitted 63% of 9,930 applicants were admitted 58% of 7,838 applicants were admitted 3,087 (28%) of 10,871 admitted students enrolled 1,480 (23%) of 6,298 admitted students enrolled 1,430 (31%) of 4,573 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 11% Score of 500-600 47% Score of 400-500 40% Score of 300-400 2% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 9% Score of 500-600 40% Score of 400-500 48% Score of 300-400 2% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 513 average 470-550 range of middle 50% 505 average 460-540 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.48 3.75 and Above 32% 3.50-3.74 18% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 17% 2.00-2.49 3% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 3% Score of 24-29 31% Score of 18-23 65% Score of 12-17 1% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 9% Top quarter: 33% Top half: 69% Bottom half: 31% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,314 Out-of-state: $39,986 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,200 Out-of-state: $25,872 Room and Board $9,140 Books and Supplies $1,170 Other Expenses $3,804 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003451 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 44% Average Award $9,857 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,112 (91.4%) of freshmen 1,717 (82.2%) of applicants 1,684 (98.3%) of applicants with financial need 141 (5.9%) of aid recipients Received by 835 (53.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,894 Received by 1,570 (94.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,627 Received by 755 (40.1%) of aid recipients 442 (17.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,165 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 47% Average Award $10,093 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 7,324 (85.4%) of undergraduates 6,150 (84.0%) of applicants 6,064 (98.3%) of applicants with financial need 497 (5.3%) of aid recipients Received by 3,331 (56.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,846 Received by 5,651 (93.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,175 Received by 1,883 (29.8%) of aid recipients 1,546 (17.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,723
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 77% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $38,897 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 17.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 2.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Available Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Athletic 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 3,220 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Number of Awards 86 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major Number of Awards 37 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 2,478 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans' Children
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,335
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Parks and recreation, Biological/life sciences None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 13% of classes 10-19 students: 25% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 18% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 40% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 559,184 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 1322 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 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 Education, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Accounting Business Administration and Management--General Computer Science Distance Education Development Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology English as a Second Language Liberal Studies Management Information Systems Marine Sciences Sports Management Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Computer Science Management Information Systems Marine Sciences Sports Management
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Conway Population 18,688 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Large town Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 9 mile(s) from campus in Myrtle Beach Campus Size 633 acres Nearest Bus Station 4 mile(s) from campus in Conway Weather Nearest Train Station 50 mile(s) from campus in Florence Temperature 32.1 average low in January, 88.8 average high in September Rain 110 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 58% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 89% of freshmen, 42% of all students Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Chanticleer Gold, teal, and black Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, field hockey, rugby, sailing, swimming and diving, weight lifting bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, swimming and diving, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper 5% of women participate 3% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 9,747 Women 5,152 (52.9%) Men 4,595 (47.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 8,864 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 732 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.7% Asian 20.3% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 68.4% White 0.9% Unknown 1.7% from 63 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 69.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 26.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 39% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 42.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 88% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued $38,500 per year COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018