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Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Coastal Carolina University is the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Coastal Carolina University is known for its programs in science, fine arts, business and management, and medical adminstration.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Coastal Carolina University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 7,613 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at Coastal Carolina University. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Coastal Carolina University values student athletics, and belongs to the Big South Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Coastal Carolina University
755 Highway 544
Conway, SC 29526
General Phone: (843) 347-3161
Admissions Phone: (843) 349-2026
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 349-2313
http://www.coastal.edu
Coastal Carolina University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 256 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 195 | liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, political science, English, Spanish language |
| Education And Teaching | 169 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, industrial arts teaching, teacher ed, middle school teaching, special ed |
| Science | 130 | marine biology, biology, chemistry, physics, physical science courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 64 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 34 | fine arts |
| Medical Adminstration | 32 | public health education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 14 | applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama, stagecraft |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Hospitality | 0 | resort management |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Coastal Carolina University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 887 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 49 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Coastal Carolina University had a total enrollment of 7,613 students (6,520 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 52% |
| Virginia | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| New York | 6% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Coastal Carolina University offers campus housing for 2,250 of its 6,520 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Conway, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,041 | 3,661 | 73% | 1,323 | 36% |
| Men | 2,444 | 1,754 | 72% | 654 | 37% |
| Women | 2,597 | 1,907 | 73% | 669 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 349-2026
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,100 |
| Room and board | $ 6,280 |
| Room charge | $ 4,020 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 970 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,804 |
Financial Aid:
Coastal Carolina University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 345100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 349-2313
Coastal Carolina University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $88,058 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $56,334 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $70,032 | 3 | $64,789 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $69,378 | 10 | $65,227 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $56,899 | 14 | $55,212 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $50,919 | 43 | $45,622 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $31,244 | 13 | $32,195 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 125 | $54,536 | 82 | $47,163 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 141 | 95 | 236 |
| Football | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Track | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 63 | 95 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Coastal Carolina University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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