Coastal Carolina University: what international applicants need

What are Coastal Carolina University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Coastal Carolina University has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on October 19, 2026, Early Action on November 16, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate?

75.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Coastal Carolina University admitted 15,828 of its 21,028 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Coastal Carolina University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Coastal Carolina University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (October 19, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Coastal Carolina University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 520–600 in Math and 530–620 in Reading and Writing (23% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Coastal Carolina University's application fee for international students?

Coastal Carolina University's application fee is $60 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Coastal Carolina University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Coastal Carolina University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Coastal Carolina University accept?

Coastal Carolina University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Coastal Carolina University require?

Coastal Carolina University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Coastal Carolina University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Coastal Carolina University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Coastal Carolina University have?

101 of Coastal Carolina University's 10,811 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Coastal Carolina University cost for international students?

Coastal Carolina University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $29,628 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,640). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,146. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $47,288 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source