Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University is an independent, state-supported university located in Conway, South Carolina. It was established in 1954. The main campus consists of more than 50 buildings and is spread across an area of over 300 acres. CCU is one of the nation's few sea grant colleges, which are a part of the National Sea Grant College Program. CCU offers undergraduate degrees in over 30 fields. It also offers masters degree programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic units:

• College of Natural and Applied Sciences
• Spadoni College of Education
• The E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration
• Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

CCU enrolls more than 7,500 students annually. The student body includes a high number of international students, who represent more than 30 countries.

Coastal Carolina University Highlights

Where Coastal Carolina University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in science, medical adminstration, fine arts, and business and management.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Coastal Carolina University was 7,872 in 2007 (7,036 full-time equivalent).

About 55% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 45% of the class.

Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students and graduate students are 24%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Coastal Carolina University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Coastal Carolina University provides on-campus housing for 2,209 of its 7,036 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Coastal Carolina University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Coastal Carolina University is in the Big South Conference for major sports.

Coastal Carolina University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 206 male students received the aid (men were 64% of those receiving aid) and 118 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 36% of students receiving such aid) .

Coastal Carolina University Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: