Student achievement and success is an ongoing top priority for the University. This commitment is evidenced in the 2016-2021 CCU Strategic Plan through Strategic Goal 2.1: Ensure a supportive, high-quality learning environment that produces knowledgeable and skilled graduates prepared for future success.
Reports Available Demonstrating Student Achievement:
National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Total Completion Rate
Goal: The University aspires to achieve a minimum 75.5% total six-year completion rate, aligning with the University’s peer institutions. The average NSC Completion Rate for the University’s peer institutions is 75.5%.
Goal: The University aspires to achieve a minimum of 75.0% as outlined in the Strategic Plan Assessment 2016-2021. The average first-year retention rate of the University’s peer institutions is 76.2%.
Goal: The University aspires to achieve a minimum of 50.0% four-year graduation as outlined in the Strategic Plan Assessment 2016-2021. The average four-year graduation rate of the University’s peer institutions is 32.2%
Goal: The University aspires to achieve a minimum of 60.0% six-year graduation as outlined in the Strategic Plan Assessment 2016-2021. The average six-year graduation rate of the University’s peer institutions is 53.3%
Goal: The University aspires to maintain a 100.0% Praxis II student pass rate.
Course Success for Undergraduate Students
Goal: The University seeks to achieve a course success rate of 85.0%. This goal is based on University trend data.
Two-Year Graduation Rates, Master's Degree-Seeking Students
Goal: Coastal Carolina University desires that 85.0% of students seeking a master’s degree will earn a degree within two years.
Three-Year Graduation Rates, Master's Degree-Seeking Students
Goal: Coastal Carolina University aspires that 90.0% of students seeking a master’s degree will earn a degree within three years. This goal is based on University trend data.
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded 2016 - 2020
Goal: Coastal Carolina University aspires that 90.0% of seniors will earn a degree within an academic year. In recent fall terms, 84.0-86.0% of undergraduate seniors are enrolled full-time. A large majority of seniors enrolled full-time are expected to graduate within a year.
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded by Major
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded by College
Graduate Degrees Awarded by College
