Outcomes at Coastal Carolina
Graduation Rate
48.46%
Transfer-out Rate
32.32%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University is 48.46% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 1,120 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,311 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 66.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 32.32% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Coastal Carolina University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Coastal Carolina University. 1,120 students have completed and 747 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 13 students still enrolled and 431 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,311 | 2,311 |
| Completers | 1,120 (48.46%) | 1,120 |
| Transfer-out | 747 (32.32%) | 747 |
| Still Enrolled | 13 (0.56%) | 13 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 431 (18.65%) | 431 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 864 students have completed in 4 years and additional 219 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 864 (37.39%) |
325 (30.69%) |
539 (43.05%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 219 (9.48%) |
120 (11.33%) |
99 (7.91%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 37 (1.60%) |
17 (1.61%) |
20 (1.60%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48.46% (1,120/2,311) | 43.63% (462/1,059) | 52.56% (658/1,252) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (3/9) | 0.00% (0/3) | 50.00% (3/6) |
| Asian | 42.86% (9/21) | 40.00% (4/10) | 45.45% (5/11) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 34.08% (137/402) | 30.77% (64/208) | 37.63% (73/194) |
| Hispanic | 48.59% (69/142) | 31.67% (19/60) | 60.98% (50/82) |
| White | 53.06% (816/1,538) | 49.34% (339/687) | 56.05% (477/851) |
| Two or More Race | 44.55% (49/110) | 36.36% (16/44) | 50.00% (33/66) |
| Unknown | 43.66% (31/71) | 45.95% (17/37) | 41.18% (14/34) |