by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Coastal Carolina University worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Coastal Carolina University is ranked #1,226 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within South Carolina, it ranks #21 of 61 for value.
These Coastal Carolina University majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Hospitality / Tourism | #3 of 6 |
| Resort Management | #3 of 6 |
| General Intelligence | #3 of 6 |
| Intelligence & Command Control Operations | #6 of 16 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | #6 of 19 |
| Marine Biology | #16 of 48 |
| Economics | #20 of 89 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | #30 of 91 |
| Biology | #30 of 91 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | #33 of 92 |
Below is the detailed Coastal Carolina University value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Coastal Carolina University is ranked #14 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #21 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Coastal Carolina University financial aid page to be sure.
Coastal Carolina University is ranked #1,226 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Coastal Carolina University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Coastal Carolina University costs about $16,445. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $65,778 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,359 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,966 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,445 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $65,778 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Coastal Carolina University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Coastal Carolina University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $105,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,778 | #1,226 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $55,864 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $105,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,778 | #21 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $55,864 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Coastal Carolina University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,222 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,749 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,209 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,527 |
| Over $110K | $18,612 |
About 80% of Coastal Carolina University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,017 per year. Get more details on the Coastal Carolina University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Coastal Carolina University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.