ROTC at Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC · public
Yes, through cross-town: Coastal Carolina University students join Army ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Cross-town & partner options
Coastal Carolina University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 116.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at Coastal Carolina University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 22 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White48%
- Black44%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,050–1,220 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–26 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $11,640 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,628 |
| Average net price | $13,966 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 48% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Coastal Carolina University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Coastal Carolina University has 10,377 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Coastal Carolina University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Coastal Carolina University: FAQ
Does Coastal Carolina University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Coastal Carolina University students join Army ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Which ROTC branches can Coastal Carolina University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of South Carolina, 116 mi).
Is ROTC at Coastal Carolina University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Coastal Carolina University and train with the unit at University of South Carolina.
School links and location
These links belong to Coastal Carolina University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
coastal.edu
- Admissions
coastal.edu
- Apply
coastal.edu
- Financial aid
coastal.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Conway, SC 29526
IPEDS UNITID: 218724
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