Coastal Carolina University
Founded 1954
President Michael Benson (President)
Fees USD 12,100
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is a public research university founded in 1954 in Conway, South Carolina, near Myrtle Beach. Enrolling 11,000 students near one of America’s most visited beach destinations, CCU is known for marine science, hospitality and resort management (one of the top hospitality programs in the Southeast), business, and nursing programs.
Colleges
- E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration — AACSB-accredited; hospitality and resort management excellence
- College of Science — Marine science with direct Atlantic coast access
- Spadoni College of Education — Teacher preparation for the Grand Strand
- College of Health and Human Performance — Nursing and health sciences
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~70% | In-State Tuition: ~$12,100