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Coker University

Coker University

Hartsville, SC · Town · 840 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$20,286
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
38%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$40,117
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
94%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Coker University, a private liberal arts institution in the charming town of Hartsville, South Carolina, is best known for its intimate, student-centered learning environment highlighted by its signature discussion-based, round-table classroom style. The university boasts particularly strong programs in business administration, biology, dance, and education, all of which prioritize hands-on research and real-world preparation. Student life is defined by a vibrant, close-knit campus culture featuring active student organizations, a strong emphasis on community service, and competitive NCAA Division II Coker Cobras athletics. Adding to its distinctiveness, Coker students enjoy unique academic and recreational access to the university-owned, 35-acre Kalmia Gardens, which serves as both a scenic retreat and a dynamic outdoor living laboratory.

Wikipedia:Coker University is a private university in Hartsville, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1908 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Coker's sports teams, nicknamed the Cobras, compete in NCAA Division II.

Location
Hartsville, SC, 29550 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
127 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$33,416
Housing & food (on campus)$12,114
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$46,920
Average net price$20,286
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$33,416
Housing & food (on campus)$12,114
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$46,920
Average net price$20,286
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.coker.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Coker University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$34,048
Housing$5,530
Food$6,130
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$2,100
Transportation$2,300
Total published by the school$46,920
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,789
$30–48k
$15,138
$48–75k
$18,227
$75–110k
$24,421
$110k+
$24,160
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
38%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
32%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
47%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
41% graduated · 46% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,650
10 yrs after entry$40,117
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$30.3k
90th percentile$43,750
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
20

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$31,522
Independent
33%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Black
20%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
15%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,650
After 10 yrs
$40,117
Business Administration, Management and Operations29
Biology, General27
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25
Psychology, General18
Business/Commerce, General15
Criminology11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General9
Sociology8
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6
Computer Science5
Political Science and Government5
Communication and Media Studies4
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology4
Design and Applied Arts4
Fine and Studio Arts4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$35M
Full-time faculty
42%
Faculty salary
$5,977/mo
Teaching spend
$6,216
per student
Federal loans
42%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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