| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
9,615 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
8,771 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
844 |
| Total graduate students: |
648 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
195 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
453 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
51% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 18.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 69.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 19.9% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 68.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
633 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Conway, SC |
| Population of city/town: |
19,300 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Satellite campus in Myrtle Beach. |
| Nearest major city: |
Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
9 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
29,175 |
| Online campus map: |
www.coastal.edu/tour |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (35%)
- single-student apartments (54%)
- special housing for disabled students (2%)
- other housing including Theme and wellness housing. (9%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
42% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
58% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All full-time students who graduated secondary school within the past two years must live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
80% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1200 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives center. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Marine science and wetland biology lab. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
98% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
10 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
4% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
6 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
6% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Chanticleer, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
18 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
188 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Athletes in Action, Bible Study Fellowship Ladies Satellite Group, Christians United for Israel on Campus, Coastal Carolina Alpha Ignite Ministry, Coastal Carolina Catholics, Coastal Inspirational Ambassadors, Cru, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Kingdom Body Builders, Movement 31, New Voices/New Visions, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Phase II, Refuge, Young and Free, Young Life |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African-American Association, National Alliance of Black School Educators, National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., NAACP, PRIDE, Women of Color |
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| International student organizations: |
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Chinese, Global Ambassadors, Intercultural Experience Community; international, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Coastal Activities Board, Coastal Carolina Customs, Coastal Committee for Political Awareness, Coastal Student Veterans Association, Colleges Against Cancer, Student Advisory Council, Students Helping Others Reach Excellence (SHORE), Students Taking Active Responsibility, Students for Environmental Awareness, Upstage Company, College Republicans; Rotaract and outdoor adventure clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Matthew Hogue,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Cari L. Rosiek,
Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Enhancement/SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics,
Coastal Carolina University,
755 Highway 544,
Conway, SC 29526 |
| School colors: |
bronze and coastal teal |
| School mascot: |
Chanticleers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Big South Conference (Division I) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
5% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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athletic fields, weight room; basketball and volleyball courts |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, pickleball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball (indoor/sand), Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, bowling, dance, diving, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, scuba diving, soccer, surfing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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bowling, dance, diving, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, scuba diving, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Myrtle Beach, SC (9 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Charlotte, NC (135 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Florence, SC (50 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Conway, SC (4 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
12% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
14% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Coastal Carolina University, University of South Carolina--Columbia, Webster University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
85% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Coastal Carolina University, Horry County Schools, State of South Carolina. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Michael Kelly, actor
- Kim Strickland, vice president of finance, Walmart
- Dustin Johnson, professional golfer, PGA.
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