Coker University Admissions Profile
Coker University is located in Hartsville, SC. It serves roughly 773 students with a student-faculty ratio near 12:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 97%. Estimated in-state tuition is $31,764 ($31,764 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $30,500.
Coker University is a student-focused, comprehensive institution of higher education with a strong liberal arts core, located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Coker combines round table, discussion-based learning with hands-on experiences to encourage active participation in and out of the classroom. A supportive, close-knit community prepares Coker students with the confidence and practical life skills they need to reach their personal best, in college and beyond. Founded in 1908, Coker is a bachelor’s and master’s degree-granting institution and competes in 20 NCAA Division II sports. Coker is included among the "Best Colleges" in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review, and by Washington Monthly as a “Best Bang for Your Buck” college in the southeast.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- First-year retention: 63%
- Graduation rate: 35%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $31,764
- Out-of-state tuition: $31,764
- Average net price: $44,355
- Pell grant recipients: 34%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Nursing
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
- Popular program: Health Science
- Popular program: Performing Arts
- Popular program: Social Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
- Campus life: Veteran Fee Waiver
- Campus life: Distance/online learning
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $30,500, underscoring the return on investment for Coker University students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Test midpoints: — SAT / 20 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 63%
- Graduation rate: 35%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male