Coker College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6149 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1726 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1639 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #5955 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,187
- Graduates
- 76
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.coker.edu
Coker College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Coker College has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 96% | 98% |
| Applicants | 1,121 | 458 | 660 |
| Admissions | 1,090 | 439 | 648 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 169 | 90 | 79 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
396 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
587 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 655 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 272 (22%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 103 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 63 (5%) |
| Asian | 58 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 10 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Coker College is $18,910 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,478 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,411 |
| $48-75K | $16,242 |
| $75-110K | $19,634 |
| $110K+ | $19,982 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,864 | $16,560 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,864 | $16,560 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,864 | $16,560 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $990 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 603 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,882 |
| Room charge | $5,162 |
| Meal charge | $5,720 |
Coker College majors
Coker College has granted 191 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 47 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Coker College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 20 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | 10 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 15 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | |
| Criminology | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Computer Science | 5 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Musical Theatre | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 3 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Acting | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| General Studies | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 191 | 47 |
Coker College has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 26% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Coker College has published 275 scientific papers with 1,365 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 8 |
| 1995 | 2 | 11 |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 |
| 1998 | 2 | 10 |
| 1999 | 5 | 9 |
| 2000 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 | 1 | 19 |
| 2002 | 1 | 16 |
| 2003 | 3 | 29 |
| 2004 | 3 | 14 |
| 2005 | 3 | 22 |
| 2006 | 18 | 25 |
| 2007 | 3 | 23 |
| 2008 | 2 | 15 |
| 2009 | 13 | 23 |
| 2010 | 11 | 25 |
| 2011 | 7 | 35 |
| 2012 | 5 | 38 |
| 2013 | 7 | 56 |
| 2014 | 1 | 52 |
| 2015 | 12 | 46 |
| 2016 | 20 | 57 |
| 2017 | 14 | 69 |
| 2018 | 7 | 60 |
| 2019 | 16 | 68 |
| 2020 | 14 | 108 |
| 2021 | 8 | 83 |
| 2022 | 5 | 65 |
| 2023 | 39 | 61 |
| 2024 | 2 | 68 |
Notable alumni
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Marian McKnight
- Occupations
- modelbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
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Marian McKnight is an American actress, model and former beauty pageant winner. She was crowned Miss America in 1957.
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Terrance Hayes
- Occupations
- writerpoetacademic
- Biography
-
Terrance Hayes is an American poet and educator who has published seven poetry collections. His 2010 collection, Lighthead, won the National Book Award for Poetry in 2010. In September 2014, he was one of 21 recipients of a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, awarded to individuals who show outstanding creativity in their work.
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Ruth Patrick
- Enrolled in Coker College
- In 1926 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- ecologistbotanistphycologistbotanical collectorlimnologist
- Biography
-
Ruth Myrtle Patrick was an American botanist and limnologist specializing in diatoms and freshwater ecology. She authored more than 200 scientific papers, developed ways to measure the health of freshwater ecosystems and established numerous research facilities.
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Patrick Earl Hammie
- Occupations
- painter
- Biography
-
Patrick Earl Hammie is an American visual artist and educator best known for his large-scale portrait and nude paintings of allegorical subjects. Hammie's paintings emphasize movement, color, and sensuality, drawing from art history and visual culture to examine ideas related to cultural identity, masculinity, beauty, and sexuality. Hammie lives in Champaign, where he currently works as an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
General info
| Alternative names | Coker |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | It's Your Story |
| Colors | navy, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 204 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 E College Ave Hartsville, South Carolina, 29550 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 8433838000 |