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Coastal Carolina University
108 James P. Blanton Circle
Conway, SC 29526		 General information
 (843) 347-3161

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Number of students: 7,872 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 45

About this School
Coastal Carolina University
Motto: Ex Libertate Veritas ("From Liberty, Truth")
President Dr. Ronald R. Ingle
School type Public
Religious affiliation None
Founded 1954
Location Conway, South Carolina
Enrollment 6,020 undergraduate
1,001 graduate
Faculty 244 full-time
424 total
Endowment $12.2 million
Campus surroundings City/Resort
Campus size 272 acres
Sports teams Chanticleers
Mascot Chauncey the Chanticleer
Homepage www.coastal.edu
Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is an independent, state-supported university in Conway, South Carolina, located nine miles west of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The main campus is made up of 41 buildings, situated on 272 acres. This includes the Coastal Science Center, located on the new East Campus, which has been developed to accommodate the University's rapid growth. Also a part of the University is the Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies, located at Waites Island, a 1,062 acre barrier island that serves as a natural laboratory. CCU is one of 30 U.S. sea grant colleges that are a part of the National Sea Grant College Program. Courses are also offered through higher education centers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and also in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The University offers undergraduate degrees in 40 major fields and 37 undergraduate minors. The University also offers master's degree programs in education, business administration (MBA), and coastal marine and wetlands studies.
 
History
  • 954 - On July 23, a group of local citizens meets to discuss the creation of a local college. On September 20, Coastal Carolina Junior College is formed as a branch of the College of Charleston.
  • 958 - Coastal Carolina Junior College becomes independent of the College of Charleston.
  • 961 - The University's present site is selected, with much of the land donated by the Burroughs Timber Company and International Paper.
  • 962 - Ground is broken and the Edward M. Singleton Building is completed later in the year, becoming the first campus building.
  • 966 - The Atheneum, the University symbol, is completed.
  • 975 - The school, now known as the University of South Carolina-Coastal Carolina College, awards its first four-year degree.
  • 981 - The $3.1 million Wheelwright Auditorium is dedicated.
  • 987 - The first residence halls open on campus.
  • 993 - On May 14, 1993, during a ceremony, the late Governor Carroll Campbell signs a bill passing legislation which establishes Coastal Carolina University as an independent, state-supported institution. On July 1, 1993, Dr. Ronald R. Ingle is named the University's first president. The E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration is completed and dedicated as well.
  • 994 - The Eldred E. Prince Building is completed and dedicated.
  • 998 - The E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration gains accreditation from AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
  • 999 - The Archbishop Desmond Tutu visits the campus as part of the Celebration of Inquiry. It is announced that the University will begin fielding a football program in 2003.
  • 001 - The Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts, the largest building on campus, is opened and dedicated.
  • 003 - The school receives a $2 million gift from Loris, South Carolina native and Hooters of America, Inc Chairman, Robert "Bob" Brooks. The newly constructed football stadium is named in his honor. On September 6, the Chanticleer football team wins its inaugural game vs. Newberry College in front of a crowd of more than 8,000 at Brooks Stadium.
  • 004 - On September 20, the University begins to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
  • 006 - Construction is scheduled to begin on the new Coastal Arena, which will be located on the University's campus.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 8,650$ 7,600$ 7,500
Out of State$ 18,090$ 16,590$ 16,190
Books and Supplies$ 1,044$ 1,014$ 984
On-Campus
Room and board$ 6,970$ 6,680$ 6,690
Other Expenses$ 4,344$ 4,218$ 4,096
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 19% $ 3,480
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 42% $ 4,591
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 26% $ 4,753
Loans to students 57% $ 6,435
 
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