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Coker University

#1445 in US ranking Hartsville, SC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,888
Tuition & fees
$34,249
Avg. aid
$24,717
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
94%
Avg. SAT
1050
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$39,565
1 yr after graduation

What does Coker University offer in terms of athletics?

Coker's Cobras compete in NCAA Division II athletics and the South Atlantic Conference. Its varsity offerings span sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, and wrestling. Students interested in competing should confirm the current roster of teams and the recruiting requirements for their sport directly with athletics.

Varsity competition is distinct from club, intramural, and general recreation. A student who wants to play without joining a varsity roster should check which recreational or student-led options are active in the term they plan to attend. Athletic participation and any athletics-related financial assistance have separate eligibility and selection rules; neither follows automatically from admission.

What student groups and Associations are available at Coker University?

Coker University's Student Government Association offers a formal route for student representation and participation in campus decisions. Students can also look for organizations connected to academic interests, service, identity and culture, the arts, or recreation, depending on which groups are active in a given year.

For a prospective student, the useful distinction is between an established student organization, an institution-run activity, and an informal group of friends: each offers a different level of structure and continuity. Because organization rosters can change as students graduate, the current student-activities directory is more useful than an older club list when seeking a particular group or leadership role.

Who studies at Coker University?

Coker University reported total enrollment of 1,325 students in the 2024-25 institutional figures. Its incoming counts included 212 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 132 transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates, making transfer students a visible part of new enrollment rather than an unusual applicant category.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1. That institution-wide ratio is not a promise about the size of every class, especially in courses shared by many majors. Geographic figures indicate that the university draws students from South Carolina, other states, and other countries. Applicants assessing their likely peer group may find a visit to their intended department more informative than a campus-wide average alone.

How does student life look like at Coker University?

Student life at Coker combines a residential campus with a substantial commuting population. The reported split is 56% living on campus and 44% commuting, so participation in evening activities may depend on a student's travel arrangements as well as their interests.

Beyond classes, students can take part in campus programming, performances, recreation, and community activities in Hartsville. Coker reports on-campus health services and personal or psychological counseling. New students should check orientation schedules and the hours and access procedures for support services, particularly if they commute or take classes outside a conventional daytime schedule.

What libraries are available to students at Coker University?

The Charles W. and Joan S. Coker Library-Information Technology Center is Coker University's main campus library. It provides a place for study and access to research resources; students can also reserve study rooms.

For coursework that requires scholarly sources, students should look beyond the physical shelves to the library's current databases, journals, and research assistance. Online access rules can matter to commuters and students taking remote courses. Study hours should be checked for the particular term: the library is not reported as having study areas open 24 hours a day.

Coker University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1325

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

210

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

64 full time, 90 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Coker University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,220
Graduate: 105

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 891
Part-time: 434

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 100
Men: 110

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 4
Black or African American: 164
White: 403
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 9
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 73
Unknown: 123

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Coker University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

–Both–

Golf

Both–Both

Lacrosse

Both–Both

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

Women–Women

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

Both–Both

Track and field

BothBothBoth

Volleyball

BothBothBoth

Weight lifting

–Both–

Wrestling

Men–Men

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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