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Coastal Carolina University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Coastal Carolina University admits about 75.3% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1050–1220 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 20–25 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 75.3%
SAT range 1050-1220
Net price $15,287
Graduation rate 54.2%

Coastal Carolina University At a Glance

LocationConway, South Carolina
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment10,377
Acceptance Rate75.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)530-620
SAT Range (Math)520-600
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1050-1220
Average SAT (Combined)1143
ACT Range21-26
Average Net Price$15,287/yr
Tuition (In-State)$11,640/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$29,926/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate54.2%
Full-Time Retention Rate77.4%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$54,702
Median Debt at Completion$22,312

How Coastal Carolina University Compares

Coastal Carolina University is more selective than about 58% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 10,377 students, it is larger than about 22% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate?

Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate is about 75.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Coastal Carolina University?

Admitted students at Coastal Carolina University typically report a combined SAT score between 1050 and 1220 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Coastal Carolina University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Coastal Carolina University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Coastal Carolina University?

The average net price reported for Coastal Carolina University is $15,287 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Coastal Carolina University's official site.