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78.6%Acceptance
$11,640Tuition
9,909Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,258Earnings
#16 in South CarolinaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$11,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,628
Average Net Price
$13,742
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,418
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,900
Books & Supplies
$1,210
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,268
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$252/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
51.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
57.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,222
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,749
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,209
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,527
$110,001+ $18,612

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $24,268 sticker price at Coastal Carolina. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,222 annually, while those from the highest-income families pay $18,612. The average net price across all students is $13,742 per year. Over four years, expect to pay between $37,000 and $75,000 depending on your family's income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $23,750, translating to $252 monthly payments. With median earnings of $47,258 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The university distributes over $10 million in athletic scholarships across 16 varsity sports, though only 10% of students receive institutional grants averaging $11,305.

Low-income students get the strongest financial deal here, paying roughly one-third of what wealthy families pay while accessing the same degree programs and campus resources.

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