Coastal Carolina University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	8,706

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	8,203

Women	4,387	53%
Men	3,816	47%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	28	<1%
Asian	64	1%
African American / Black	1,452	18%
Hispanic	257	3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	11	<1%
White	6,124	75%
Two or More Races	147	2%
International	97	1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	23	<1%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do CCU undergraduates call home?

South Carolina	51%
Other US States & Territories	48%
Other Countries	1%
Residency Unknown	<1%

How old are CCU undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	9%