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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 is the cost of studying for a year at Coker University?

For 2024-25, Coker University reported full-time undergraduate tuition of $32,408 and required fees of $1,008, with the same listed amounts for in-state and out-of-state students. Typical annual room and board charges totaled $11,322; books and supplies were estimated at $1,200. Adding those categories produces $45,938 before transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition: $32,408.
  • Required undergraduate fees: $1,008.
  • Typical room and board: $11,322.
  • Estimated books and supplies: $1,200.

That combined figure is a planning example, not every student's bill or the university's complete cost-of-attendance budget. Housing choice, meal plan, course load, and other expenses can change the total. Published prices also differ from net price - the amount remaining after applicable grant and scholarship aid. In the reported income-based figures, average net price was $15,138 for families with annual income up to $48,000 and $18,227 for those earning $48,001-$75,000. Averages cannot predict an individual award.

Financial aid is therefore central to a useful cost comparison. The reported share of students receiving some form of financial aid was 98%, and the average grant aid awarded to undergraduates was $24,717. Eligible students may draw on federal grants and loans, South Carolina aid programs, institutional scholarships, or qualifying military education benefits. Applicants should complete the FAFSA and review Coker's current scholarship and aid deadlines, then compare their own aid offer with the full estimated budget rather than tuition alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at Coker University?

Coker students can explore student employment as one way to meet expenses and gain experience, but a job should not be treated as a substitute for a confirmed financial-aid award. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, is generally earned through approved work rather than paid upfront against the tuition bill.

Students should ask the financial aid office whether they qualify for Work-Study, how available positions are advertised, and whether a job is required before they can earn the offered amount. An ordinary campus job may have different eligibility and funding rules. Internships are different again: they may be paid or unpaid and can have academic-credit requirements.

Coker reports career support that includes individual counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job listings and fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking opportunities. Those services may help students look for internships and later employment, but their availability is not an employment outcome or a promise of placement.

Coker University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$34,249
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$34,249
Tuition
$33,217
Fees
$1,032
Room and board
$11,322
Books and supplies
$1,200

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$50,888
Tuition & fees
$34,249
Housing, food, books & other
$16,639

98% of undergraduates receive aid, $24,717 on average

Coker University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$17,714
Off campus, not with family
$15,923
Off campus, with family
$5,600

Coker University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$16,789
$30,001–48,000
$15,138
$48,001–75,000
$18,227
$75,001–110,000
$24,421
Over $110,000
$24,160

Coker University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$5,370

Typical board charge for academic year

$5,952

Total dormitory capacity

535

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Coker University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$24,717

All

$26,449

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
98%

Coker University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
26%
Students with federal loans
42%
Median debt at completion
$23,111

Coker University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$19,074

Graduate average amount

$12,351

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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