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Coastal Carolina University
- 108 James P. Blanton Cr.
- Conway, SC 29526
- OPEID College Code: 00345100
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- General Phone: (843) 347-3161
- President: Dr. David A. Decenzo
- Website: www.coastal.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 7,872
- College Mascot: Chanticleers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.coastal.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,930 | 3,286 | 6,216 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,925 (66%) | 2,312 (70%) | 4,237 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 815 (42%) | 659 (29%) | 1,474 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,106 | 75% |
| ACT ® Exam | 359 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 19% | 42% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,435 | $3,480 | $4,591 | $4,753 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 28 | 39 | 35 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,757 | 1,353 | 1,027 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,600 | $7,500 | $6,860 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,590 | $16,190 | $15,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,014 | $984 | $970 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,680 | $6,690 | $6,280 |
| Other Expenses | $4,218 | $4,096 | $3,804 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,412 | $7,196 | $7,624 |
| Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,142 | $4,398 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,482 | $4,142 | $4,452 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,512 | $19,270 | $17,914 |
| Out of State | $28,502 | $27,960 | $26,154 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,292 | $19,822 | $19,852 |
| Out of State | $29,282 | $28,512 | $28,092 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,096 | $13,244 | $12,282 |
| Out of State | $22,086 | $21,934 | $20,522 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,872 Undergraduate: 7,070 Graduate: 802
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,475 Female: 4,397
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,336 Female: 3,734
- Graduate Gender Male: 139 Female: 663
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,522 Part-Time: 1,350
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,452 Part-Time: 618
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 70 Part-Time: 732
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 96 | 1% |
| American Indian | 36 | 0.5% |
| Black | 953 | 12% |
| Asian | 103 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 2% |
| White | 6,477 | 82% |
| Unknown | 88 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 157 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,750 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,285 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,408 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 500 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 214 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 141 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 226 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 175 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,119 | 825 | 294 |
| Faculty Status | 443 | 283 | 160 |
| Tenured Faculty | 126 | 126 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 38 | - | 38 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 424 | 264 | 160 |
| Primarily Instruction | 424 | 264 | 160 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 42 | 37 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 249 | 219 | 30 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 404 | 305 | 99 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 95 | 56 | 39 |
| Skilled Crafts | 36 | 36 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 82 | 69 | 13 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,071 (229) | $61,859 (139) | $54,765 (90) |
| Professor | $77,915 (32) | $80,869 (22) | $71,415 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $63,520 (52) | $64,854 (38) | $59,897 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,882 (111) | $60,101 (61) | $55,176 (50) |
| Instructor | $39,212 (19) | $38,851 (9) | $39,537 (10) |
| Lecturer | $37,397 (15) | $37,662 (9) | $37,000 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,190 (35) | $86,273 (24) | $79,643 (11) |
| Professor | $98,107 (15) | $96,603 (13) | $107,883 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $79,685 (11) | $74,722 (5) | $83,821 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,567 (2) | - (-) | $57,567 (2) |
| Instructor | $66,643 (3) | $78,840 (2) | $42,248 (1) |
| Lecturer | $70,858 (4) | $70,858 (4) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,372 (264) | $63,144 (163) | $55,898 (101) |
| Professor | $78,667 (47) | $80,190 (35) | $74,225 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $63,813 (63) | $64,422 (43) | $62,502 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,691 (113) | $60,101 (61) | $54,865 (52) |
| Instructor | $41,300 (22) | $43,516 (11) | $39,085 (11) |
| Lecturer | $41,730 (19) | $43,913 (13) | $37,000 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,720,087 | $2,885,357 | $1,834,730 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 404 | 279 | 125 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 392 | 267 | 125 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 85 | 45 | 40 |
| Football | 130 | 130 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Soccer | 59 | 33 | 26 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $94,614 | $59,325 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $47,987 | $20,918 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 47 | 27 | 20 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 17%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 51% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 63% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 23% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 22 | 47 |
| Liquor Related | 62 | 35 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 19 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 42 | 13 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 2 |
| Burglary | 23 | 38 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 1 |
| Burglary | 22 | 31 |
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