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Coker College, also known as simply Coker, was established as the Welsh Neck High School in 1894. Founded by Major James Lide Coker, this school became the Coker College for Women in 1908. In 1969, it officially became a coeducational college. The 15-acre campus is located in Hartsville, South Carolina, and includes students from more than 25 states and 5 countries worldwide. The U.S. News & World Report's 2009 edition placed the college in its list of America's Best Colleges.
Coker College offers more than 30 majors and over 20 minors. Students can opt for baccalaureate degree programs in disciplines like art, behavioral and social science, business administration, communication, language, literature, education, history, philosophy, religion, science, mathematics, and social work.
The athletics department of Coker College is a member of the NCAA Division II, and the Conference Carolinas. The teams, nicknamed the Cobras, participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, softball, and volleyball. Students are also involved in various on-campus associations like the Art Club, International Student Organization, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Sigma Iota, Psi Chi, and Student Government Association.
Coker is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Hartsville, SC. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Coker earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Coker include drama and performing arts and business and management.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 440 to 530 for students at Coker. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 440 and 540.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Coker, in 2007, had 1,197 students (1,103 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Coker belong to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Coker College is a student-centered, comprehensive, baccalaureate degree-granting college. It is dedicated to providing every student enrolled in the Day Program and in the Evening and Extended Studies Program an academic curriculum based upon a uniformly excellent liberal arts core that enhances the structured development of key personal skills.
The CollegeÆs goal is to graduate students with the ability to think analytically and creatively, and to write and speak effectively.
Experiences both in and out of the classroom are focused on active student involvement and the practical application of academic knowledge that lead to lifelong learning. Coker measures its success by the personal and professional accomplishments enjoyed by all members of the academic community."
More complete details are provided below.
Coker College
300 E College Ave
Hartsville, SC 29550
General Phone: (843) 383-8000
http://www.coker.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 73 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | sociology, history, political science, English, technical and business writing, Spanish language, French language |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, early childhood education, social studies teaching, art education, biology teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | corrections and criminal justice, criminology, criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and fitness, recreation and leisure studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | dance courses, drama, acting, theatre design, dance |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | piano, music, various music studies, voice |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | photography, commercial art |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Coker in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 221 | 50 |
In 2007, Coker had a total enrollment of 1,197 students (1,103 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 79% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Coker offers campus housing for 426 of its 1,103 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hartsville, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,304 | 713 | 55% | 200 | 28% |
| Men | 472 | 252 | 53% | 130 | 52% |
| Women | 832 | 461 | 55% | 70 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,602 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,602 |
| Room and board | $ 5,804 |
| Room charge | $ 3,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Coker participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342700)
Coker has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $60,835 | 6 | $58,409 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $49,352 | 10 | $48,579 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $42,456 | 11 | $43,293 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $49,942 | 27 | $48,610 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 68 | 162 |
| Basketball | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 65 | 56 | 121 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Coker Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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