The amounts listed below are estimated standard figures used for budgeting purposes and eligibility for need-based financial aid for the academic year. Please note that tuition and fees, housing (for University Housing options) and food (for students with meal plans) are the only costs which are paid directly to Coastal Carolina University. Books/supplies/equipment, transportation and personal costs will vary for each student and are estimates only.
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Undergraduate Students
| South Carolina Resident | Out-of-State Resident | |||
| University Housing | Off Campus | University Housing | Off Campus | |
| Tuition (1) | $11,640 | $11,640 | $29,628 | $29,628 |
| Housing (2) | $7,596 | $7,534 | $7,596 | $7,534 |
| Food (3) | $4,550 | $2,704 | $4,550 | $2,704 |
| Books, Supplies & Equipment | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Miscellaneous (4) | $4,264 | $4,768 | $4,264 | $4,768 |
| TOTAL | $29,300 | $27,896 | $47,288 | $45,884 |
1. Includes academic technology fee.
2. University Housing is the median cost of all assessed housing fees from prior academic year, with a percentage increase applied based on 2024-2025 rates. Off Campus housing rate is calculated using data from the Consumer Price Index.
3. On Campus Food rate is the cost of the Basic Unlimited meal plan. Off campus food rate is calculated using data from the Consumer Price Index.
4. Includes transportation expenses, personal expenses, library fee, direct student loan fees, student health and wellness fee, and transportation fee.
Note: Business majors are charged an additional $200/semester and Intelligence and National Security studies majors are charged an additional $150/semester. Gupta College of Science majors are charged an additional $124/semester. Public Health majors are charged a one-time program fee of $325 during their program. Bachelor of Science Nursing majors are charged an additional $1,050/semester.
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Graduate Students
| South Carolina Resident | Out-of-State Resident | |||
| University Housing | Off Campus | University Housing | Off Campus | |
| Tuition (1) | $10,764 | $10,764 | $21,438 | $21,438 |
| Housing (2) | $7,596 | $10,550 | $7,596 | $10,550 |
| Food (3) | $4,550 | $4,018 | $4,550 | $4,018 |
| Books, Supplies & Equipment | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Miscellaneous (4) | $4,358 | $6,134 | $4,358 | $6,134 |
| TOTAL | $28,518 | $32,716 | $39,192 | $43,390 |
1. Includes academic technology fee.
2. University Housing is the median cost of all assessed housing fees from prior academic year, with a percentage increase applied based on 2024-2025 rates. Off Campus housing rate is calculated using data from the Consumer Price Index.
3. On Campus Food rate is the cost of the Basic Unlimited meal plan. Off campus food rate is calculated using data from the Consumer Price Index.
4. Includes transportation expenses, personal expenses, library fee, direct student loan fees, student health and wellness fee, and transportation fee.
Note: Full-time rates are based on 9 credit hours, per definition by the Office of the Registrar. Business majors are charged and additional $50/semester.