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Coker is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Hartsville, South Carolina. 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 business and management.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 430 to 530 for students at Coker. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 440 and 550.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Coker, in 2005, had 1,102 students (990 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
Admissions Phone: (843) 383-8050
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 383-8055
http://www.coker.edu
Coker awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 81 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, education, early childhood education, history teaching, art education, biology teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | sociology, English, history, political science, French language, Spanish language, technical and business writing |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminology, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, health and fitness, recreation and leisure studies |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | photography, commercial art |
| Music | 2 | various music studies, voice, piano |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | dance courses, acting, theatre design, dance, drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Coker in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 218 | 48 |
In 2005, Coker had a total enrollment of 1,102 students (990 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 77% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
Coker offers campus housing for 425 of its 990 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 738 | 457 | 62% | 162 | 35% |
| Men | 214 | 137 | 64% | 54 | 39% |
| Women | 524 | 320 | 61% | 108 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 383-8050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,968 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,968 |
| Room and board | $ 5,676 |
| Room charge | $ 2,986 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,690 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 517 |
Financial Aid:
Coker participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 383-8055
Coker has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $54,254 | 4 | $56,803 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $42,457 | 8 | $45,044 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $39,326 | 10 | $39,194 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $46,472 | 22 | $44,523 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 65 | 156 |
| Basketball | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Track | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 64 | 53 | 117 |
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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
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 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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