America's Best Colleges for B Students. Tamra B. Orr

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СКАЧАТЬ 28 percent pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation.

       Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

      Students coping with learning disabilities may find assistance in programs such as: extended time for tests · oral tests · note-taking services · tape recorders. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in specific subject areas (writing and math).

       How to Get Admitted

      For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · geographical location · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required for some applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: Rank in top half of secondary school class and minimum 3.0 GPA required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Social Studies, 3 Foreign Language.

       How to Pay for College

      To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Christopher Newport University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · ROTC scholarships · President's Leadership Program.

      COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

      P.O. Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528-6054

      Admissions: 800-277-7000 · Financial Aid: 843-349-2313

      Email: [email protected] · Website: http://www.coastal.edu

       From the College

      “Coastal Carolina University is a public, comprehensive, liberal arts institution. The university offers baccalaureate programs to approximately 8,867 undergraduate students in 55 fields of study including acclaimed programs in marine science, resort tourism and professional golf management. Graduate programs include an M.B.A. Waties Island, 1,062 acres of pristine barrier island on the Atlantic coast, provides a natural laboratory for extensive study in the sciences. Students enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program that includes football, an inspiring cultural calendar and a tradition of community interaction fueled by more than 100 student clubs and organizations.”

       Campus Setting

      Coastal Carolina University, founded in 1954, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 630-acre campus is located in Conway, nine miles from Myrtle Beach. A four-year institution, Coastal Carolina University has a total enrollment of 9,478 students. The campus features a marine science and wetland biology lab. Coastal Carolina University provides on-campus housing with 1,029 units that can accommodate 3,290 students. Housing options: coed dorms · single-student apartments · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: athletic fields · basketball and volleyball courts · weight room.

       Student Life and Activities

      Over half (61 percent) of students live off campus. As reported by a school representative, “‘Cliques’ are prominent, social and cultural life is up and coming. OSAL, Residence Life and Multicultural Student Services are working to enhance cultural diversity and awareness. Popular gathering spots include the CINO Grille, Student Center game room, volleyball court in front of the Woods community, campus recreation center, Broadway at the Beach, Coastal Ale House and the beach. Popular campus events include football games/tailgating, late night bingo in the commons, Casino Night in the fall, CINO Day in the spring, Homecoming week events, Greek week events, Greek formals, step shows, diversity programs, intramural sports, basketball games, baseball games and game show nights. Coastal Carolina University has 185 official student organizations. Popular groups on campus include Greeks, athletes, STAR members, Leadership Challenge members, Coastal Productions Board, honor societies, the Chanticleer, CCU Customs, gospel choir and intramural teams. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: badminton · basketball · dodgeball · football · flag football · golf · pickleball · soccer · softball · Wiffle ball · volleyball · water polo. Coastal Carolina University is a member of the Big South Conference (Division I).

       Academics and Learning Environment

      Coastal Carolina University has 406 full-time and 265 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Coastal Carolina University offers 46 majors with the most popular being management, marketing and communication and least popular being intelligence/national security studies, physics and economics (B.A.). The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · internships · distance learning certificate programs.

       COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

       Highlights

      Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC (Pop. 18,688) Location: Small town Four-year public Founded: 1954 Website: http://www.coastal.edu

      Students Total enrollment: 9,478 Undergrads: 8,867 Freshmen: 2,808 Part-time students: 9% From out-of-state: 53% From public schools: 92% Male/Female: 46%/54% Live on-campus: 39% In fraternities: 3% In sororities: 6% Off-campus employment rating: Excellent Caucasian: 69% African American: 20% Hispanic: 4% Asian: 1% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: <1% Native American: <1% Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3% International: 1%

      Academics Calendar: Semester Student/faculty ratio: 17:1 Class size 9 or fewer: 10% Class size 10-29: 62% Class size 30-49: 26% Class size 50-99: 2% Class size 100 or more: - Returning freshmen: 63% Six-year graduation rate: 46%

      Most Popular Majors Management Communication Marketing

      Admissions Applicants: 14,050 Accepted: 9,014 Acceptance rate: 64.2% Average GPA: 3.4 ACT range: 19-24 SAT Math range: 460-550 SAT Reading range: 450-540 SAT Writing range: Not reported Top 10% of class: 10% Top 25% of class: 33% Top 50% of class: 70%

      Deadlines Early Action: No Early Decision: No Regular Action: 12/1 (priority) 7/1 (final) Common Application: Not accepted

      Financial Aid In-state tuition: $9,960 Out-of-state tuition: $23,300 Room: $5,440 Board: $3,000 Books: $1,142 Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 73% Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 72% Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 48% Avg. aid package (freshmen): $9,685 Avg. aid package (undergrads): $9,417 Avg. debt upon graduation: $33,882

      Prominent Alumni Mike Tolbert, fullback, Carolina Panthers; Dustin Johnson, professional golfer, СКАЧАТЬ