Coastal Carolina University's published cost of attendance is $26,692. Net price varies meaningfully by family income: low-income families pay approximately $9,563, middle-income families pay around $12,938, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,219.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,692 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,628 |
| Room and Board | $12,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,726 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,966 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,563 |
| $30–48k | $10,292 |
| $48–75k | $12,938 |
| $75–110k | $16,350 |
| $110k+ | $20,219 |
Coastal Carolina University's published cost of attendance is $26,692. Net price varies meaningfully by family income: low-income families pay approximately $9,563, middle-income families pay around $12,938, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,219. Azimuth ranks Coastal Carolina University #501 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability ranking reflects both the net-price structure and the debt load graduates carry, as net price and sticker price can differ substantially, shaping long-term financial outcomes. Coastal Carolina participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $35,414; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. Families should weigh any Parent PLUS obligations against need-based aid and non-loan financing alternatives before borrowing — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,398, median federal debt of $23,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $268 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $41,942 would shift the real affordability picture — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than relying on the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options, use .
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Graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,398, placing Coastal Carolina University in the 12.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,101 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Coastal Carolina University in the 13.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Coastal Carolina University #1255 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings trajectory reflects a student body distributed across applied and professional fields, with outcomes that track regional labor-market patterns in the Carolinas. The institution's program portfolio centers on business and professional disciplines. Kinesiology is the largest program with 198 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $50,228, performing at 0.9× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 191 students with median 4-year earnings of $59,946, at 0.9× benchmark. Digital Marketing and Communication and Media Studies round out the top quartile, each delivering earnings in the mid-range for their respective fields. The concentration in Business — representing a substantial share of degree output — aligns with the institution's regional employer base and contributes to the overall earnings profile. Coastal Carolina's program mix supports steady early-career outcomes and career pathways typical of comprehensive public universities serving the Southeast.
