COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

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Coastal Carolina University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Conway, SC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

755 Hwy 544
Conway, SC 29526
Main Phone: (843) 347-3161
Web Site: www.coastal.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,053 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.3% of students attend full-time, while 0.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 444 male students and 497 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.2% of the student body, while females made up 52.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 74.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Public Health

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Gerontology

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Coastal Carolina University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Coastal Carolina University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Coastal Carolina University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Big South Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,900
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,770
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,310

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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