Coker College
300 E College Ave, Hartsville, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Coker College
About this school
Coker, founded in 1908, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 15-acre main campus is located in Hartsville, 70 miles northeast of Columbia.
- www.coker.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
71
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,022
- Men:413 Men (40.4%)
- Women:609 Women (59.6%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Coker College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | June 30 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 300 East College Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Hartsville, SC 29550 |
Phone | (843) 383-8050 |
Fax | (843) 383-8056 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 8 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | December 1 |
Early Action Notification | December 15 |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Audition or portfolio for certain programs recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 62% of 1,389 applicants were admitted |
Women | 59% of 812 applicants were admitted |
Men | 65% of 577 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 311 (36%) of 857 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 161 (33%) of 483 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 150 (40%) of 374 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3090 |
375 And Above | 6% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 9% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 17% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 32% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 17% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 502 average |450-540 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 10% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 42% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 39% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 8% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 13% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 52% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 35% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 20 average |17-21 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 2% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 12% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 55% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 31% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $28,684 (71.3%)
- Room & Board: - $8,824 (21.93%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,600 (3.98%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,122 (2.79%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Coker College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003427 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 243 (95.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 224 (92.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 221 (98.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 55 (24.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 77% |
Average Award | $25,948 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 203 (91.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,205 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 169 (76.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,574 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 218 (98.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1 (.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $33,718 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 886 (93.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 822 (92.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 813 (98.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 162 (19.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 70% |
Average Award | $21,502 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 746 (91.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,452 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 635 (78.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,353 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 659 (81.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 114 (12.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,836 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 79% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $20,494 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
60
Part-Time Faculty
35
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
58%
Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 97,386 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 116 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Coker College provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
61.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
42.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
48.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
49.7%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (41)
- Acting
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminology
- Dance, Other
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Graphic Design
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, Other
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Voice and Opera
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Social sciences, Parks and recreation
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (2)
- Reading Education
- Sports Management
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
7,850
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Charlotte
Campus Size
37 acres
Weather
Temperature | 32.1 average low in January, 88.8 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Bishopville |
Nearest Train Station | 30 mile(s) from campus in Florence |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
56% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
44%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Cobra |
School Colors | Navy and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, table tennis, track and field, volleyball, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Coker College offers choral groups, drama theatre, student government association
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
845
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,022
Women
609
Men
413
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.5% Asian
- 34.2% Black/African-American
- 3.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 53.9% White
- 0.9% Unknown
International Students
2.5% from 15 countries
Average Age
Number of Graduate Students
71