Coker University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	603
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, Coker University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Coker University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Coker University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Coker University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Coker University is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Coker University is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Coker University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,524

Cost of attendance at Coker University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,524

Cost of attendance at Coker University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Coker University received on average $25,540 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,540

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	112	48%	$5,005	$560,588
Other Federal Grant	112	48%	$5,493	$615,270
State Grant/Scholarships	164	71%	$6,374	$1,045,335
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	232	100%	$18,382	$4,264,623
Total Grant & Scholarships	232	100%	$25,540	$5,925,228

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Coker University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Coker University students is 36.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.9%.

36.6%

African American 31.6% 18 students
white 38.3% 46 students
hispanic 31.2% 5 students
International Students 60.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 27.8% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball South Atlantic Conference
Basketball South Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Coker University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Coker University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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