Coastal Carolina University

PO Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
http://www.coastal.edu

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1954
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	6,397
Endowment	14,228,012
Application Deadline	August 15
Application Fee	45
Selectivity	Selective
Application Deadline	August 15
Tuition	7,580 in-state, 16,270 out-of-state
Room/Board	6,690

Services
Associated Firms	Horry County Schools, HTC, City of Myrtle Beach, Horry County Government, and numerous hospitality/entertainment industries
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums	Waties Island, 1062 acres of pristine barrier island on the Atlantic coast, provides a natural laboratory for extensive study in Marine Science and Wetland Biology.
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
Museums	Waties Island, 1062 acres of pristine barrier island on the Atlantic coast, provides a natural laboratory for extensive study in Marine Science and Wetland Biology.
Periodical Subs	10,858
# of Books	146,509
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	62%
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	6.6%
Students in sororities	6.3%
Campus Size	302 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	33%
College housing types	coed dorms (44%), apartment for single students (53%), special housing for disabled students (3%)
Popular Events	African-American Celebration Series, Chanticleer Days, CINO Day, Cultural Celebration, Family Weekend Events, Homecoming Week Events
Nearest Airport	Myrtle Beach, SC (9), Charlotte, NC (135)
Nearest Train	Florence, SC (50)
Army ROTC	Not offered
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society
Number of Organizations	125
# of fraternities	10
# of sororities	7
Students in fraternities	7%
Students in sororities	6%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The Chanticleer (sixteen times a year)
Honor Societies	Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology), Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language), Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting, Finance, Informational Systems)Beta Gamma Sigma (Business), Delta Omicron (Music), Eta Sigma Gamma (Health Service), Kappa Delta Phi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society), Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta (History), Phi Beta Lambda (Business), Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman), Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy), Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics), PSI CHI (Psychology), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), Sigma Tau Delta (English), Sigma Zeta (Science and Math), Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science), Who's Who
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Baptist Christian Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Campus Ministry, CCU Gospel Choir, Episcopal Campus Ministry, Latter-day Saint Student Association, Newman Club (Catholic)
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) African American Association, International Club, Diversity Awareness Committee, German Club, Los Amigos Spanish Club, Amnesty International, Circle K International
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) African-American Association, Amnesty International, Archarios (Literary/Art magazine), CCU Circle K International (Serving the Children of the Community), CCU Shotokan Karate Club, Chanticleer (Newspaper), Coastal Underwater Diving Association, Dance Club, Diversity Awareness Committee, Fishing Club, German Club, Hospitality Adventure Student Organization, International Club, Lacrosse Club, Los Amigos Spanish Club, Marching Band, Outdoor Adventure Club, Pep Band, Physical Education Club, PRiDE (Gay & Lesbian Organization), Rugby Club, S. C. R. E. A. M. (Student Community Restoring Enthusiasm at Athletic Matches), S. T. R. I. D. E. , Society of the Undersea World, STAR (Students Taking Active Responsibility), Student Advocating Vegetarian Ethics, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Student Alumni Ambassadors, Student Government Association, Students for Environmental Action, Surf Club, Swim Club, Tempo Student Magazine, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Upstage Company (Theatre), Wrestling Club;