More selective than 45% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Coastal Carolina University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Coastal Carolina University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Coastal Carolina University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 620 |
| SAT math | 520 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1050 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Coastal Carolina University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 530–620 | 520–600 | 21–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 530–610 | 520–600 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Coastal Carolina University compared with other South Carolina colleges?
Coastal Carolina University has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Converse University | 68% | 62% | $23,283 |
| 14 | Presbyterian College | 68% | 51% | $20,528 |
| 15 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | 73% | 34% | $14,656 |
| 16 | Allen University | 73% | 13% | $10,972 |
| 17 | Coastal Carolina University | 75% | 48% | $13,966 |
| 18 | Spartanburg Methodist College | 78% | 43% | $14,580 |
| 19 | University of South Carolina Aiken | 79% | 40% | $11,641 |
| 20 | Winthrop University | 79% | 57% | $15,343 |
| 21 | Lander University | 81% | 50% | $15,363 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Coastal Carolina University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Coastal Carolina University admissions questions
What is the Coastal Carolina University acceptance rate?
Coastal Carolina University accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 14,613 of 18,223 applicants were admitted.
Does Coastal Carolina University require the SAT or ACT?
Coastal Carolina University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Coastal Carolina University?
The middle 50% of Coastal Carolina University enrolled first-year students scored 1050–1220 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Coastal Carolina University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,775 of 14,613).
Is Coastal Carolina University getting harder to get into?
Coastal Carolina University accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Coastal Carolina University overview