How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: extracurricular activities • special talents, interests, abilities • character/personal qualities • volunteer work • work experience • state of residency • alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required for some applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: Rank in top half of secondary school class and minimum 3.0 GPA required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Christopher Newport University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • Federal Pell grants • state scholarships and grants • college-based scholarships and grants • private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • state scholarships and grants • creative arts and performance awards • ROTC scholarships • President’s Leadership Program.
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 7,317
Accepted: 4,422
Acceptance rate: 60.4%
Placed on wait list: 750
Enrolled from wait list: Not reported
Average GPA: 3.6
ACT range: 22-27
SAT Math range: 560-640
SAT Reading range: 560-640
SAT Writing range: Not reported
Top 10% of class: 19%
Top 25% of class: 57%
Top 50% of class: 95%
Deadlines
Early Action: 12/1
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Notification of admission by: 12/1
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $9,250
Out-of-state tuition: $17,992
Room: $6,220
Board: $3,120
Books: $988
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 40%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 39%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 73%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $8,320
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $7,989
Freshmen receiving merit-based aid: 18%
Undergrads rec. merit-based aid: 9%
Avg. debt upon graduation: $19,103
School Spirit
Mascot: Captain Chris
Colors: Royal blue and silver
Song: Go Captains
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
P.O. Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528-6054
Admissions: 800-277-7000 • Financial Aid: 843-349-2313
Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.coastal.edu
From the College
“Coastal Carolina University is a public, comprehensive, liberal arts institution. The university offers baccalaureate programs to approximately 8,000 students in 40 fields of study including acclaimed programs in marine science, resort tourism and professional golf management. Graduate programs include an M.B.A. Waties Island, 1,062 acres of pristine barrier island on the Atlantic coast, provides a natural laboratory for extensive study in the sciences. Students enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program that includes football, an inspiring cultural calendar and a tradition of community interaction fueled by more than 100 student clubs and organizations.”
Campus Setting
Coastal Carolina University, founded in 1954, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 307-acre campus is located in Conway, nine miles from Myrtle Beach. A four-year public institution, Coastal Carolina University has an enrollment of 8,360 students. In addition to a large, well-stocked library, the campus also has a marine science and wetland biology lab. Coastal Carolina University provides on-campus housing with 1,029 units that can accommodate 3,267 students. Housing options: coed dorms • single-student apartments • special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: athletic fields • basketball and volleyball courts • weight room.
Student Life and Activities
Most students (72 percent) live off campus which does impact the on-campus social scene. Nevertheless, like any college, students do find time to create their own recreational outlets. As reported by a school representative, “Cliques’ are prominent, social and cultural life is up and coming. OSAL, Residence Life and Multicultural Student Services are working to enhance cultural diversity and awareness. Popular gathering spots include the CINO Grille, Student Center game room, volleyball court in front of the Woods community, campus recreation center, Broadway at the Beach, Coastal Ale House and the beach. Popular campus events include football games/tailgating, late night bingo in the commons, Casino Night in the Fall, CINO Day in the Spring, Homecoming week events, Greek week events, Greek formals, step shows, diversity programs, intramural sports, basketball games, baseball games and game show nights. Coastal Carolina University has 91 official student organizations. Popular groups on campus include Greeks, athletes, STAR members, Leadership Challenge members, Coastal Productions Board, honor societies, the Chanticleer, CCU Customs, gospel choir and intramural teams. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: badminton • basketball • dodgeball • football • flag football • golf • pickleball • soccer • softball • Whiffle ball • volleyball • water polo. Coastal Carolina University is a member of the Big South Conference (Division I).
Academics and Learning Environment
For the B student, the learning environment of a college is just as important as the quality of its academic program. Coastal Carolina University has 315 full-time and 242 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Coastal Carolina University offers 56 majors with the most popular being management, marketing and health promotion and least popular being physics, chemistry and dramatic arts. The school has a general core requirement . Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic