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$11,640
per year
In-State Tuition
79%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
Coastal Carolina University is an educational institution in Conway, SC. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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33 of 33 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Coastal Carolina University places on CLEP credit
The 2026–2027 brochure, effective August 2026, requires enrolled degree-seeking students currently in classes, adviser review, and an official score report; suspension prevents awards. Confirm whether each course applies to the degree. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Hospitality & Culinary
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
10
Sports
6
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Merit awards of $2,000 to $6,000 a year for South Carolina residents and $4,500 to $19,662 for out-of-state students, set by holistic review.
Presidential Scholarship (in-state)
Competitive$6,000 per year
Renewable: Annual renewal conditions; see the Merit Award Policy in your offer letter.
Automatic with admission, no separate application; apply by priority dates: Early Decision October 15, Early Action November 15, Regular Decision February 1. Funding is limited after these dates.
Typical recipients have a minimum 3.75 CORE GPA and 8+ Rigor Score or 1390+ SAT or 31+ ACT or top 10% class ranking. These are typical profiles from a holistic review, not guaranteed minimums. Only one merit award per student.
Presidential Scholarship (out-of-state)
Competitive$19,662 per year
Renewable: Annual renewal conditions; see the Merit Award Policy in your offer letter.
Automatic with admission, no separate application; apply by priority dates: Early Decision October 15, Early Action November 15, Regular Decision February 1. Funding is limited after these dates.
Typical recipients have a minimum 3.75 CORE GPA and 8+ Rigor Score or 1390+ SAT or 31+ ACT or top 10% class ranking. These are typical profiles from a holistic review, not guaranteed minimums. Only one merit award per student. Not available with an Academic Common Market waiver.
President's Scholar Award (in-state)
Competitive$5,000 per year
Renewable: Annual renewal conditions; see the Merit Award Policy in your offer letter.
Automatic with admission, no separate application; apply by priority dates: Early Decision October 15, Early Action November 15, Regular Decision February 1. Funding is limited after these dates.
Typical recipients have a minimum 3.5 CORE GPA and 5+ Rigor Score or 1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT or top 15% class ranking. These are typical profiles from a holistic review, not guaranteed minimums. Only one merit award per student.
President's Scholar Award (out-of-state)
Competitive$13,000 per year
Renewable: Annual renewal conditions; see the Merit Award Policy in your offer letter.
Automatic with admission, no separate application; apply by priority dates: Early Decision October 15, Early Action November 15, Regular Decision February 1. Funding is limited after these dates.
Typical recipients have a minimum 3.5 CORE GPA and 5+ Rigor Score or 1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT or top 15% class ranking. These are typical profiles from a holistic review, not guaranteed minimums. Only one merit award per student. Not available with an Academic Common Market waiver.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,563
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$47,258
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions Coastal Carolina University places on CLEP credit
The 2026–2027 brochure, effective August 2026, requires enrolled degree-seeking students currently in classes, adviser review, and an official score report; suspension prevents awards. Confirm whether each course applies to the degree. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Conway, South Carolina
Horry County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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