by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Coastal Carolina University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University amounted to $11,640 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $29,628. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $180 in-state and $180 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,460 | $29,448 |
| Fees | $180 | $180 |
| Total | $11,640 | $29,628 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Coastal Carolina University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Coastal Carolina University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Coastal Carolina University runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Coastal Carolina University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Coastal Carolina University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,460 | $27,214 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,460 | $28,310 |
| One Year Ago | $11,460 | $29,448 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,460 | $29,448 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Coastal Carolina University has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,640. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.67%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $30,417.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,640 | $30,417 |
| In 2 Years | $11,640 | $31,227 |
| In 3 Years | $11,640 | $32,059 |
| In 4 Years | $11,640 | $32,913 |
| In 5 Years | $11,640 | $33,790 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $126,616, or close to $46,560 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Coastal Carolina University, see the Coastal Carolina University Financial Aid page.
