Description

A small, selective school in Hartsville, South Carolina, Coker College offers liberal arts undergraduate studies in diverse academic and professional fields of study.

Located in the heart of the South, Coker also offers an ideal climate. The small student body makes for an interactive and focused classroom environment and a personal college life experience.

Academics are offered in programs including, but not limited to:

  • Art
  • Business
  • Literature
  • Religion
  • Social Work
  • Theatre

Students at Coker College benefit from classes of no more than 10 to 15 students. Given that more than 80% of Coker faculty has terminal degrees in their field, the small classes provide a chance for students to truly learn.

Coker is selective in its admissions policies, with the average admitted student having a grade point average of at least 3.1 and an ACT score between 21 and 24. More than 65% are also in the top quarter of their graduating high school class.

Admissions materials include transcripts, courses taken, SAT or ACT scores and extracurricular activities. Students may also be admitted conditionally.

Financial aid includes tuition scholarships based on grade point average and overall academic merit. Need-based aid is also awarded through federal aid sources like Pell grants, work-study and loans. Students need to fill out a FAFSA to be considered for need-based financial aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Cobras

Website

www.coker.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$19,588

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,588

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

1,124

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,099
Freshman Class
192
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,124

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
97%
Graduate
3%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
77%
Out-of-State
23%

Gender of Students

Women
40%
Men
60%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
41%
Caucasian
54%
Latino
1%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

South Carolina
77%
Florida
5%
North Carolina
2%
Texas
2%
Virginia
1%
Other
13%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%