Acceptance
75%
Avg SAT
1143
In-State
$11,640
Grad Rate (4yr)
37%
Retention
77%
Earnings
$47,258
AI Overview
Coastal Carolina University blends strong programs in communication, media studies, and public relations with a relaxed, beach-town energy just minutes from Myrtle Beach. The accessible admissions and supportive environment attract students who want hands-on learning without cutthroat competition—think internships with local tourism businesses and real client projects. Students who love balancing academics with an active coastal lifestyle thrive here. The proximity to one of the East Coast's top tourist destinations creates unique networking and career opportunities unavailable at landlocked campuses.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$11,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,628
Room & Board
$12,146
Average Net Price
$13,966
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Federal Loans
57%
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$47,258Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$23,750Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesFinance and Financial Management Services
66 graduates
$70,181
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
40 graduates
$63,247
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
33 graduates
$63,239
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
129 graduates
$62,373
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
176 graduates
$59,946
4 yrs after graduation
Health and Medical Administrative Services
15 graduates
$59,575
4 yrs after graduation
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
82 graduates
$56,863
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
31 graduates
$53,948
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
65 graduates
$51,247
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
89 graduates
$51,010
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
60+ programsAnd 48 more programs available
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