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Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University
PO Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054

Official telephone: (843) 347-3161
Fax number: (843) 349-2127
Website: https://www.coastal.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 277-7000 7000
800 277-7000 7000 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: April 1
Application fee: $45
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: March 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: October 15
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 62%
Average SAT I: 561 verbal, 549 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1050 - 1200
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 26%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 9%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 18,223
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 14,613
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 61%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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