Coastal Carolina University — a four-year institution of higher learning
Coastal Carolina University , located in Conway , South Carolina , proudly serves as the area ’ s only four-year institution of higher learning .
Inspired by its founding in 1954 to serve the educational needs of the region , CCU is recognized as a public comprehensive liberal arts institution that seeks to develop students who are both knowledgeable in their chosen fields and prepared to be productive , responsible , healthy citizens with a global perspective .
The University recruits highly qualified and motivated students , faculty , and staff from the region , state , nation , and world to create a diverse and dynamic student-centered learning environment . CCU fully embraces its leadership role as a regional center of economic and intellectual resources , lifelong learning , cultural and recreational opportunities , and athletic programs .
Michael T . Benson , a veteran of higher education administration , is in his third year as CCU ’ s third president . He also holds the title
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CCU , which welcomed back-to-back record-setting freshman classes in Fall 2021 ( 2,519 students ) and Fall 2022 ( 2,653 students ), has a total enrollment of 10,337 . Coastal Carolina was founded in 1954 .
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