Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in an urban area, in Conway.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,663 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,390 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,601 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 42% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Coastal Carolina University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,020, and fees were $180. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $25,692 and $180 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students10,663 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate67% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 143 miles radius of Coastal Carolina University
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Francis Marion University
46 miles away |
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
63 miles away |
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
71 miles away |
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina
88 miles away |
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Medical University of South Carolina
88 miles away |
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Fayetteville State University
89 miles away |
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Applied Technology Education Campus
95 miles away |
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South Carolina State University
108 miles away |
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
116 miles away |
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
143 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 07/12/2012 - Current |
Admission
61%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1020 to 1170 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $45 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $469/credit | |
| In State Students | $469/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,075/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $576/credit | |
| In State Students | $576/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,041/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $21,105 | $21,105 | $48,375 |
| ADN | 70 | $32,830 | $32,830 | $75,250 |
| BSN | 125 | $58,625 | $58,625 | $134,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $28,800 | $28,800 | $52,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Coastal Carolina University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 37% | $4,440 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,097 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $5,804 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $6,682 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,710 |
| Private Loans | 15% | $17,526 |
$16,224
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,918 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,542 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,244 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,720 |
| Over $110,000$20,261 |
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Student Population
9,898
Undergrads
765
Graduates
5,855
Women
4,808
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
68% |
|
Black/African American |
19% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
