Coastal Carolina University is located on 621 acres in Conway, SC, which is just a few miles from Myrtle Beach. Coastal is a liberal arts school with 11,000 students and a 16 to 1 student to faculty ratio. They are ranked #7 on the “Most Innovative Schools” list and have 180 student clubs and organizations. Minutes from campus are historic towns with moss-draped oaks, scenic riverwalks, and a welcoming small-town feel. The beaches of Myrtle Beach are a quick drive away with 215 days of sun and an average annual temperature of 75 degrees.