Coastal Carolina University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,640

Cost of attendance at Coastal Carolina University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,394

Cost of attendance at Coastal Carolina University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Coastal Carolina University was $14,956. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University net price calculator

$14,956

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Coastal Carolina University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,956	$240 (2%)	$10,803	$12,458	$15,030	$17,713	$19,012
2021	$14,716	$395 (3%)	$11,261	$11,896	$15,437	$17,600	$18,628
2020	$15,111	$1,257 (8%)	$12,442	$12,933	$15,010	$18,059	$18,293
2019	$16,368	$144	$12,909	$15,033	$17,304	$19,333	$20,670
2018	$16,224	$1,016 (7%)	$13,918	$14,542	$17,244	$19,720	$20,261
2017	$15,208	$554 (4%)	$11,937	$13,993	$17,184	$17,998	$18,789
2016	$14,654	$423 (3%)	$12,534	$13,880	$16,694	$18,460	$18,601
2015	$14,231	$127	$11,748	$13,468	$16,609	$17,520	$18,380
2014	$14,358	--	$12,197	$13,701	$16,438	$17,880	$18,512

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Coastal Carolina University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,318	$606 (2%)	$11,640	$13,552	$1,126
2021	$25,712	$204	$11,640	$12,974	$1,098
2020	$25,508	$326 (1%)	$11,640	$12,786	$1,082
2019	$25,182	$584 (2%)	$11,716	$12,404	$1,062
2018	$24,598	$450 (2%)	$11,200	$12,228	$1,170
2017	$24,148	$476 (2%)	$10,876	$12,112	$1,160
2016	$23,672	$696 (3%)	$10,530	$11,992	$1,150
2015	$24,368	$686 (3%)	$10,180	$13,046	$1,142
2014	$23,682	$558 (2%)	$9,760	$12,813	$1,109
2013	$23,124	--	$9,760	$12,268	$1,096

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Coastal Carolina University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 4,728 dormitories available to its students at $5,440 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Coastal Carolina University is $604 per month.
Does Coastal Carolina University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Coastal Carolina University for one academic year is $3,928, which works out to $436 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Coastal Carolina University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,126.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Coastal Carolina University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,882

If living off-campus, with family: $4,326

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,336
How much is Coastal Carolina University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Coastal Carolina University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Coastal Carolina University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$487	$598
For out-of-state students	$1,138	$1,102

Housing and Meal

Coastal Carolina University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Coastal Carolina University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,928	$5,440	N/A	4,728
2021	$3,850	$5,440	N/A	4,211
2020	$3,850	$5,440	N/A	4,768
2019	$3,750	$5,440	N/A	4,768
2018	$3,700	$5,440	N/A	4,685
2017	$3,450	$5,440	N/A	4,600
2016	$3,250	$5,440	N/A	4,288

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Coastal Carolina University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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