CCU Breaks Enrollment Record Again

The preliminary enrollment numbers for the 2025-26 academic year show a total of 11,881 students for the Fall semester.

Coastal Carolina University has set another enrollment record.

The preliminary enrollment numbers for the 2025-26 academic year show a total of 11,881 students for the Fall semester. That marks a 6.2% increase from the previous record set last fall with 11,348 students. First-year Freshmen enrollment is also up 9.7% over last year.

“I could not be prouder of the trajectory our institution is on. The remarkable growth in enrollment and research reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff, the talent of our students, and the continued trust placed in us by families across south carolina and beyond,” CCU President James Winebrake said.

This will be Winebrake’s first year  as the president over the university.