Coastal Carolina University
SC · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 70.0% | 2,931 | 54.0% | 1,140 |
| 2024-2025 | 75.3% | 2,677 | 48.0% | 1,140 |
| 2023-2024 | 80.2% | 2,775 | 51.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 78.6% | 2,662 | 48.0% | 1,100 |
| 2021-2022 | 79.1% | 2,519 | 51.1% | 1,100 |
Common cross-admits
- University of South Carolina (Columbia)
- Appalachian State University
- University of North Carolina Wilmington
- Clemson University
- East Carolina University
- University of Central Florida
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Coastal Carolina University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- College of Charleston
- University of Rhode Island
- Kansas State University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Coastal Carolina University?
Coastal Carolina University admits 70.0% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Coastal Carolina University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Coastal Carolina University is 1060–1210, with a median score of 1140. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1060; students at the 75th percentile scored 1210.
What ACT score do I need for Coastal Carolina University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Coastal Carolina University is 22–27, with a median of 24.
How much does Coastal Carolina University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Coastal Carolina University is $11,460. Room and board is approximately $13,330. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University?
Coastal Carolina University's 6-year graduation rate is 54.0%. The first-year retention rate is 79.1%.
How many students attend Coastal Carolina University?
Coastal Carolina University enrolls 11,471 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Coastal Carolina University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.