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Coastal Carolina University or CCU is an independent, state supported university in Conway, South Carolina. It is located 13 kilometers to the west of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The main campus consists of more than 50 buildings and covers an area of 307 acres. CCU is one of 30 U.S. sea grant colleges that are a part of the National Sea Grant College Program.
CCU enrolls more than 7,500 students every year. The University offers undergraduate degrees in more than 35 major fields and over 30 undergraduate minors. It also offers master's degree programs in education, business administration, and coastal marine and wetlands studies. The University also offers courses at the Waccamaw Center for Higher Education in Litchfield and in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Georgetown.
Chanticleer is the mascot of CCU.
Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, SC (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 is known for its programs in science, fine arts, business and management, and medical administration.
Coastal Carolina University does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 570.
Coastal Carolina University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 7,872 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Coastal Carolina University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big South Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Coastal Carolina University
108 James P. Blanton Circle
Conway, SC 29526
General Phone: (843) 347-3161
http://www.coastal.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 326 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 200 | history, sociology, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language |
| Education and Teaching | 197 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, teacher ed, instructional media design, middle school teaching |
| Science | 130 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 67 | psychology |
| Medical Administration | 67 | public health education |
| Media | 39 | communication studies |
| Hospitality | 32 | resort management |
| Fine Arts | 28 | fine arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 16 | drama, stagecraft |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Mathematics | 7 | applied mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Coastal Carolina University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,076 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 86 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Coastal Carolina University had a total enrollment of 7,872 students (7,221 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 47% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
Coastal Carolina University offers campus housing for 1,400 of its 7,221 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 6,618 | 4,524 | 68% | 1,652 | 37% |
| Men | 3,085 | 2,041 | 66% | 764 | 37% |
| Women | 3,533 | 2,483 | 70% | 888 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,090 |
| Room and board | $ 6,970 |
| Room charge | $ 4,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,044 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,344 |
Financial Aid:
Coastal Carolina University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 345100)
Coastal Carolina University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $103,324 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $76,220 | 5 | $80,087 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $58,849 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $60,289 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $88,258 | 12 | $75,611 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $82,519 | 11 | $74,970 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $69,664 | 19 | $67,225 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 63 | $59,787 | 51 | $56,384 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $43,627 | 10 | $42,827 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $37,777 | 22 | $37,018 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 143 | $61,237 | 113 | $55,046 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 206 | 118 | 324 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Track | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| Baseball | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 43 | 73 | 116 |
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
Educational/Instructional Media Design
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
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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 9% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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