First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | October 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: coastal.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 150 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 144 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 135 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 129 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 126 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 122 |
| Psychology | 122 |
| Finance | 70 |
Show the other 42 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 69 |
| Intelligence | 67 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 50 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 39 |
| Graphic Design | 36 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 34 |
| Accounting | 33 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 32 |
| Political Science and Government | 30 |
| Sustainability Studies | 28 |
| History | 28 |
| Computer Science | 22 |
| Resort Management | 21 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 19 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 15 |
| Engineering Science | 14 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 14 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 14 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 13 |
| Information Technology | 13 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 9 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 9 |
| Music | 8 |
| Applied Mathematics | 7 |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 |
| Information Science/Studies | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Statistics | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
3% of men in fraternities · 6% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
413,391 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Myrtle Beach International (MYR)
Nearest hub airport
Charleston AFB/International (CHS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.7 of 20
Elevation
42 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
35°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
0.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
58 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,110 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Francis Marion University46 mi
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke63 mi
- St. Andrews University71 mi
- University of North Carolina Wilmington72 mi
- Coker University73 mi
- Morris College77 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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