Coastal Carolina University, often referred to as CCU, is a publicly funded higher education institution located in Conway, South Carolina. The Lib Jackson Student Union is the centre of student life on campus, it contains a movie theatre and auditorium, conference rooms, a store for basic needs, and an area dedicated to video games and entertainment. Roughly 4,750 are housed on campus, and the free shuttle system helps them to move between campuses. One of the shuttle routes goes to and from Myrtle Beach International Airport, which is especially helpful for international students.
Latest ranking updates for Coastal Carolina University
- July 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. Coastal Carolina University achieves place 2523.
- June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #662.
- June 2024: Nature Index announced latest results of Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector with Coastal Carolina University in position 1844.
- March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #4227.
University rankings
- #708
- #600
- Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021]
- #1079
- #1124
- Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
- #512
- #4227
- Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
- #301
- #1844
- Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
- #1188
- #1246
- Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
- #490
- #2523
- Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
About Coastal Carolina University
PROS
- Students tend to agree that the teaching staff are highly professional and approachable. Learners feel comfortable contacting their teachers to ask for assistance.
- Dorms are good value for money, according to students. Residents also highlight that they feel safe thanks to the work of the campus security team.
- One major benefit for those studying at CCU is that class sizes are small, as this allows for greater participation in lessons and fluid relationships with professors.
CONS
- Some students feel that the fines for alcohol consumption are excessive, and applicants may be in disagreement with this practice.
- According to numerous students, making friends can be challenging on this campus, due to a lack of spaces intended for socializing.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1954
- Telephone:
- (843) 349-2026
- Address:
- 103 Tom Trout Drive
- 29526, Conway
- USA
- Website:
- https://www.coastal.edu/
- Social:
Coastal Now - Semester Send Off Spring 2021
Coastal Now - Brianna Fleming Internship Profile
Coastal Now - Alumni Profile: Eric Bellamy
Coastal Now - Student Profile: Shannon Brophy
Coastal Student Success Center: Academic Coaching Experience (Student Version)
Map of Coastal Carolina University
Location of Coastal Carolina University in Conway
FAQ
Coastal Carolina University ranks #1817 in USA in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 1924 universities in USA.
Coastal Carolina University ranks #4 in Conway in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 4 universities in Conway.
Coastal Carolina University is listed in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings, Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only), Scimago Institutions Rankings, Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector, Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni), Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 9 rankings of Coastal Carolina University.
Coastal Carolina University achieved #600 in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Coastal Carolina University.
Coastal Carolina University achieved the highest ranking for Sports Science. It is ranked #201 in (Sport Science). See all subject rankings for Coastal Carolina University.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings Coastal Carolina University ranks #4 among universities in Conway and #1817 among universities in USA. See all rankings of Coastal Carolina University.
In our meta ranking Coastal Carolina University ranks #1817 among all universities in USA and Harvard University ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Conway. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
The Guardian News and Media Limited
The University League Tables
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 14 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking-Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings:
- Outcomes 40% (employability)
Resources 30%
Engagement 20% (teaching)
Environment 10% (diversity)
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 17 April, 2024
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking-QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking-QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking-QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 18 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-QS University Rankings: Arab Region:
- Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 15%
International research network 10%
- Published:
- 08 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-QS University Rankings: Asia:
- Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 10%
International research network 10%
Citations per paper 10%
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking-Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking-Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
- Published:
- 17 September, 2023
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Forbes
- Published:
- 31 August, 2023
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking-Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%**Per Capita Performance 10%**
- Published:
- 18 April, 2024
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Washington Monthly
- Published:
- 27 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-Washington Monthly - National Universities:
- Social Mobility 33.33%
Research 33.33%
Community and National Service 33.33%
Kiplinger
- Published:
- 31 July, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking-Kiplinger's Best College Values:
- Quality Criteria 55%
Cost Criteria 45%
- Published:
- 31 July, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking-Kiplinger's Best College Values:
- Quality Criteria 55%
Cost Criteria 45%
The Princeton Review
- Published:
- 20 June, 2024
- Published:
- 20 June, 2024
- Published:
- 24 October, 2023
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
- Published:
- 08 August, 2022
- Published:
- 16 May, 2022
- Published:
- 16 May, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Best Public Colleges:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Best Colleges You Can Actually Get Into:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
- Published:
- 16 May, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Best Colleges You Can Actually Get Into:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Colleges That Add the Most Value:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Colleges That Add the Most Value:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 30 January, 2023
4icu
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
Webometrics
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
