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Coker University

Coker

Hartsville, South Carolina 29550

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Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Coker University is a private institution in Hartsville with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 807 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,117 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,045.

Established
1908
Type
Private university
Conference
South Atlantic Conference

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97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
807Students
12:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$40,117Earnings 10yr
$18,045Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Coker University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,854
Room & Board$10,882
Books & Supplies$3,000
Total Cost of Attendance$44,355
Average Net Price$18,045
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,478
$30–48K$16,411
$48–75K$16,242
$75–110K$19,634
$110K+$19,982

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,045

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
807
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 25%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate34.6%
Freshman Retention62.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,650
8 Years$39,450
10 Years$40,117

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,800
Men
$48,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from SC state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
73 mi(127 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
126 mi(218 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
251 mi(435 min)

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