Founded in 1908, Coker College. is a Private college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,149 full time undergraduate students, and 73 full time graduate students.
The Coker College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 67 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Coker College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
58%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
870-1070
ACT Range
18-22
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
72% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 38% were in the top quarter, and 15% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Coker College.
6%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
6%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
65%
“I feel extremely safe”
6%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
35%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
65%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
47%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
18%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
18%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
53%
“There might be people who do”
24%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
6%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
65%
“I feel extremely safe”
6%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
35%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
65%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
27 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
22 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
27 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
28 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
28 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 79 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
28 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
28 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
28 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 61 % gave the school a 5.0.
Coker College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Coker College?
20 Students rated Coker College
Siobahn
To be honest I think its a great school. 10/10. The professors are nice and care about the students' education and the campus is small so everyone gets a chance to really get to know each other. The dorms are a bit small but it's manageable. The crime rate at Coker is super low.
Bono
Coker University is a terrible University with rascism rampant among all the administration. The school president was fired, oh wait he was forced to resign due to sexual misconduct with male students. The administration over campus safety covers up sexual crimes and anything that makes the school look bad. The Campus Safety also frames employees at the request of Coker to get rid of them and so they can commit insurance fraud by framing people for stealing so the higher ups there can take government and state issued supplies, equipment, computers, etc. If they frame an employee for something they actually have been stealing then they can keep what they want and have their insurance foot the bill. They have been framing employees for years. They pick ones they either don't think will fight back or can't afford a lawyer. Coker is dirty. They have covered up alleged murders, rapes, thefts, hazing and hate crimes. Don't send your child here if you care about them. Bad.
Alexis
Its alright for the most part it pretty much is what you make it. The people are pretty nice but there are the athlete cliques but they are usually nice. The coursework is challenging depending on the professor you have. Food is here and there sometimes good and others not so good.
Shawn
The atmosphere of Coker College is one of the best that I've been around. The campus safety is one of their top priorities because they want everyone to feel safe when they are attending Coker. The facilities are a little modern, but the scenery around campus makes them look just right. The school is very invested into their athletes as they show tons of support and continue to add sports to their athletic program.
Andrew
Coker College is an amazing school! Located in the small town of Hartsville, Coker College offers the perfect environment to focus on academics and not be disrupted by the hustle and bustle of a large city. Almost all of the classes at Coker College are small. The largest class having about twelve students. It allows students to have a one on one connection with the professors and be able to better learn the material. Professors are very approachable and happy to answer any questions you have. The Professors truly care about the students and want them to succeed! Overall Coker College is a wonderful College and I couldn’t see myself anywhere else!
Jacob
I really like the school it offers me what I want in life. I especially like that the baseball team is there. The programs are pretty good. The on campus housing is pretty good as well. Everything about the college is good. I enjoy the college and anyone else looking for an education would too.
Caelan
Coker College, which is turning into a University, is a very small school, in a small town, in the middle of nowhere. There isn't much to do around here which gets boring at times, but it's honestly what you make it. The people are super friendly and it is a pretty tight community of people wanting to help one another. The school is made up of mostly athletes however, so if you aren't one than you may feel left out. The class sizes are very small but it allows you to get to know your professors on a more personal level and it isn't too difficult to do well as long as you put in your best effort. In general, I think Coker is a good school, but not made for everyone. I would say that you have to like a very small community, not having much to do, and play a sport in order for you to feel like you fit in here.
Sonni
I absolutely love Coker. When I went on my first tour, the impressions were outstanding. It is a very "home-like" college that I am glad to be apart of. I am currently enrolled at Coker and I cannot wait to start the next chapter of my life there. Big opportunities are waiting for me.
Kimberly
Coker College is a great school to attend. Each professor and faculty/staff member make you feel so much at home. Knowing your name and actually interested in teaching the class and makes fun ways/opportunities to engage in the classroom. Also campus security are very friendly. There is never a dull moment here on campus and activities to do every day all times of the day.
Abigail
I will be attending Coker starting in the fall 2018 semester. I've been accepted into the STEM Scholars Bio program and the Honors program. From tge one time I visited campus, I knew I was in love. I love campus and I can't imagine making anywhere else my home!
Jeremy
It is small, but the class size and teachers are always willing to work with you. If you are out of state it is very expensive and scholarships from the college are not enough to help out with cost. Look into more scholarships before attending. It will help in the long run if you do.
Brittany
Coker College is a private school that does care! The class size makes it easy to know professors one on one and not become just another number. The staff and professors are willing to help if they can. The president is also very nice and gets involved too. There are many activities brought to the campus thanks to Coker's CAB (Campus Activity Board). Coker College is a wonderful experience for everyone! Downtown Hartsville also has nice stores and certain events like a farmers market on the weekends. Come check out this small town college, you be disappointed!
Gary
Awful. Made the wrong choice. They just want you money. Town is nice but tiny. Athletic teams suck. Administration doesn't care. President is a cocky asshole. Better off going to state school. Not worth the $...buyer beware!
Jordan
Coker provides an atmosphere that allows me to better my best everyday. I am able to grow academically and socially at Coker. The classrooms, clubs and organizations, and campus environment all allow me to immerse myself in a way that allows me to make experiences that I know I will cherish in the future.
Kacie
Coker College tries its best to make sure that all the students get the best classroom experience. The class sizes are small and on a personal one on one basis. The teachers make sure to help as much as they can and always provide extra help. I, personally, love Coker College.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Coker College is 58%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Always being an athlete, I knew it was going to be harder when entered college because of practice, time away for games, etc. So if I could give myself any kind of advice, it would be to develope better time management skills while stillin high school. I am a senior this year and feel like only now do I have a good handle on what it really means to manage my time effectively. I think I would have also researched a little more my college choices and done a better job with course selection in my early college years.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing is that it is a very small school so everyone knows every one eleses business. Keep things to yourself. And understand that no matter what you say things will get around at some point in time.
The way a new student can come in and almost immediately fit right in to just about every area of the campus life from academic to social and athletics.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
Since it is a private college you would think stuck up students and that is far from the truth. We do have Homosexuals attending Coker and they are not treated any different from the other students. With all the sports we have the athletes are expected to conduct themselves in an adult manner. The are no favoritism on campus.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Coker College receive some sort of financial aid.
55% were awarded federal grants.78%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
