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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend CCU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at CCU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend CCU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend CCU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at CCU.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at CCU – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at CCU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at CCU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at CCU.

Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic public comprehensive liberal arts institution with more than 9,000 students from 47 states and 48 countries. With a desirable location near the South Carolina coast, it is no surprise that it is the fastest growing university in the state.

Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, S.C., just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C., one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation. As in the community, the resultant growth and diversity is a distinctive characteristic of the University, and has been a spur to academic progressiveness and engagement, and the development of esteemed programs in Marine Science, Resort Tourism Management, and Professional Golf Management, one of only 20 such programs endorsed by the PGA of America. For the past two years, the University has been named one of "America's Best Colleges” by Forbes Magazine. U.S. News and World Report recognizes CCU as one of the top regional universities in the South, and the University is designated one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.” For the second year in a row, G.I. Jobs Magazine named CCU a “Military-Friendly School."

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Living in the Chanticleers (Chants) Community

Coastal Carolina University is a place where integrity and excellence are central to the student experience. As part of that experience, students find a thoughtful and welcoming community where student ideas and aspirations are nurtured. With a world-class faculty and dedicated staff, Coastal offers a premier student experience to encourage success in the classroom and in the world.

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The University campus comprises 47 main buildings on 631 acres including The General James Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina University, a public 18-hole golf facility located adjacent to the campus and staffed by University students. Waties Island, 1,105 acres of pristine barrier island on the Atlantic coast, provides a natural laboratory for extensive study in marine science and wetlands biology. A new Student Convocation and Recreation Center will open in spring 2012.

The University maintains residence halls to accommodate approximately 3,600 students in three general locations: main campus, and University Place I and II. Generally, freshmen and sophomores are required to live in campus housing.

Students are active on campus through more than 116 student clubs and organizations, hundreds of cultural events, a flourishing intramural program, and 21 sports clubs. Students also enjoy plentiful internship, community service, and recreational opportunities in Conway and the nearby Myrtle Beach area.

The University offers a nationally competitive NCAA Division I athletic program with 17 men’s and women’s teams, including football. Women’s lacrosse is slated to begin in Fall 2012. Named for the quick-thinking rooster from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the Chanticleers have made 79 NCAA championship appearances and have won more than 130 conference championships since 1989.

Come visit us and see why Coastal Carolina University offers premier education in a perfect location.

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