Highlights

Applicants from countries other than the United States must meet regular admission requirements. International applicants should (1) complete an application for international admission, (2) provide the necessary transcripts and/or leaving certificates, (3) take a standardized test and (4) submit a financial verification form.

Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score for admission is 550 on the paper-based test, 173 on the computer-based test or 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL (IBT). Applicants whose native language is English are required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

If you have previously attended an international university, you must submit a professional course-by-course credential evaluation of all international university work completed through AACRAO Foreign Educational Credential Service or from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Credit from foreign colleges/universities is reviewed by the International Programs Office in coordination with the dean of the student's major and the dean of each course in review.

Upon admission and proper financial verification, applicants will be issued an Immigration Form I-20 for use in requesting an F-1 student visa. In order to register officially as a student at Coastal Carolina University, entry into the U.S. must be in F-1 student visa status. Also, individuals already in the U.S.A. who are out of status with the Immigration and Naturalization Service will not be permitted official registration.

International students attending on student visas are required to purchase the University insurance plan or show proof of a comparable plan acceptable to University personnel responsible for issuing Immigration and Naturalization Service certifying forms.

University Attributes

Coastal Carolina University is located just 10 miles west of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Situated on 240 wooded acres, the campus, with its Georgian-style architecture, provides a relaxed setting for more than 4,500 students. Coastal Carolina University is a public mid-sized (4,000-6,500 students), comprehensive liberal arts institution offering baccalaureate degrees in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, and professional schools, along with Master's degrees in several specialized areas. Located in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation, the campus primarily serves its immediate five-county area, while honoring its commitment to the citizens of Horry County who founded the University and continue to provide funding to it. Recognizing its responsibility to ensure a student population that is diverse both culturally and geographically, the institution also aggressively recruits statewide, out-of-state, and internationally.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Master of Science
• Master of Arts

Subject Areas

Experience Required

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