Conway, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Coastal Carolina University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 10,829-student campus.

1.66
Incidents / 1k students
#1,872
Rank of 3,050
#36
SC rank
10,829
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Coastal Carolina University reports 1.66 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,872 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 59% of ranked campuses its size.

1.66
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,872
of 3,050 ranked nationally
59%
report fewer incidents than this campus
14
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+5 reported incidents

Coastal Carolina University increased from 9 to 14 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Coastal Carolina University is a Public institution located in Conway, SC, enrolling approximately 10,829 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 35 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #36 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 10,829 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Coastal Carolina University is "Rape" with 22 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 4.11 incidents per 1,000 students, Coastal Carolina University reports 60% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 24 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.66 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1872

See peer comparison

State Rank (SC)

#36

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

14

across 11 crime categories

Where Coastal Carolina University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 41% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Coastal Carolina University percentile rank 38.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1872 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Coastal Carolina University reports 60% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$11,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,628
Avg Net Price
$13,966
Median Debt
$23,750
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
How does this cost rank in SC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Average
1143
SAT Math Range
520–600
ACT Average
23
ACT Range
21–26

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
77%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,070
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,258
Loan Repayment (3yr)
63%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Coastal Carolina University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 17% (12 → 14 incidents)

810121416 202120222023 12 14 ▲ +16.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 412
Arson 000
Burglary 112
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 011
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 967
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 24 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 13 46
Liquor 2023 17 385
Weapons 2023 3 2
Drugs 2022 25 77
Liquor 2022 20 490
Weapons 2022 4 2
Drugs 2021 33 82
Liquor 2021 50 431
Weapons 2021 1 0

Coastal Carolina University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

SC

Coastal Carolina University

1.66 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,872
Enrollment
10,829
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI · 10,815 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · 10,809 enrolled
Safety Score 8.14
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 10,855 enrolled
Safety Score 3.78
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · 10,859 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · 10,796 enrolled
Safety Score 8.52

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Coastal Carolina University nationally (rank #1872), regardless of size or state.

Malone University
Canton, OH
National Rank #1871
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
National Rank #1873
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
National Rank #1870
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC
National Rank #1874
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
National Rank #1869

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coastal Carolina University safe?
Coastal Carolina University has a safety score of 1.66 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,872 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Coastal Carolina University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Coastal Carolina University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does Coastal Carolina University have fire safety data?
Yes. Coastal Carolina University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 24 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Coastal Carolina University's Safety Profile

Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC enrolls 10,829 students and has a safety score of 1.66 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1872 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 9 in 2022 to 14 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 24 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Coastal Carolina University's 1.66 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

PlainCampus is for informational purposes only and does not constitute safety, security, legal, or enrollment advice; the data describes reported on-campus activity, it is not a complete picture of safety at any campus and cannot predict any individual student's experience. See our appropriate use guidance.