Coker University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Coker University is a private research university in Hartsville, South Carolina, enrolling about 840 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.96% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,117 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $33,416
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,286 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.96% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 840 96.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.53%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 37.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.6%
- Average ACT Score: 20
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,356
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,121
- Room & Board: $12,114 annual estimate
Coker University: what the data shows
Common questions about Coker University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Coker University?
Coker University is located in Hartsville, SC (ZIP 29550).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Coker University public or private?
Coker University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Coker University cost?
Published tuition: $33,416.
Average net price after aid: $20,286.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,789 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,138 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,227 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,421 |
| $110,001+ | $24,160 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $133,664.
How hard is it to get into Coker University?
Admission rate: 93.96%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Coker University?
Total enrollment: 840 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,356 students.
Graduate enrollment: 105 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Coker University?
150%-time completion rate: 39.53%.
First-year retention: 69.4%.
What do graduates of Coker University earn?
Median earnings: $36,650 six years after entry; $40,117 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
25.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Coker University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (21 completions)
- Criminology (19 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (18 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (16 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (13 completions)
- Psychology, General (13 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (12 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (9 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (8 completions)
- Sociology, General (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Coker University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.96%; completion rate 39.53%; median earnings $40,117 at 10 years; net price $20,286. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$33,416
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Coker University was $33,416.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,286
2024 Value
In 2024 Coker University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,286.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,144 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,286 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$133,664 4-Year Tuition
$12,114 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$46,730 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$186,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Coker University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Coker University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Coker University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,579 | $24,579 | $16,175 |
| 2014 | $25,536 | $25,536 | $14,588 |
| 2015 | $26,568 | $26,568 | $16,868 |
| 2016 | $27,624 | $27,624 | $15,550 |
| 2017 | $28,684 | $28,684 | $15,872 |
| 2018 | $29,548 | $29,548 | $17,979 |
| 2019 | $30,196 | $30,196 | $13,472 |
| 2020 | $31,524 | $31,524 | $16,975 |
| 2021 | $31,524 | $31,524 | $19,890 |
| 2022 | $31,764 | $31,764 | $16,290 |
| 2023 | $31,854 | $31,854 | $18,045 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.96% Acceptance Rate
1,121 Total Applicants
1,090 Students Admitted
172 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.78% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Coker University reported total enrollment of about 840 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.0%), Black or African American (19.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.6%). About 25.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Coker University in 2024 is 840 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,356 students. Graduate enrollment is about 105 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 48.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.43% 100% Completion Time
39.53% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.43% of students graduating from Coker University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 43% male / 57% female
- Criminology: 42% male / 58% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 39% male / 61% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Coker University.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$40,117 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
64.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
394.39% Return on Investment
6.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Coker University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 21 completions
2. Criminology: 19 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 18 completions
4. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 16 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 13 completions
6. Psychology, General: 13 completions
7. Curriculum and Instruction: 12 completions
8. Organizational Leadership: 9 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Coker University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Coker University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Coker University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,977
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,216
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Coker University is a private non-profit institution located in Hartsville, SC, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Criminology, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 840 students. Student body composition includes White (48.0%), Black or African American (19.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.6%). The admission rate is 93.96%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The 150%-time completion rate is 39.53%. Approximately 25.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Hartsville, SC 29550
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.53% graduation rate at Coker University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coker University located?
Coker University is located in Hartsville, SC.
What is Coker University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Coker University is 94.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,121 applicants and 1,090 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Coker University cost?
Reported tuition is $33,416 and average net price is $20,286 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,114 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Coker University?
Coker University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,356 students, White (48.0%), Black or African American (19.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Coker University?
About 37.6% of students at Coker University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Coker University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Coker University reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Coker University earn?
Median earnings are $36,650 six years after entry and $40,117 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Coker University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Coker University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
Is Coker University public or private?
Coker University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hartsville, SC.
Is Coker University an HBCU?
No. Coker University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Coker University a tribal college?
No. Coker University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.