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Coker College (Coker)
- 300 E College Ave
- Hartsville, SC 29550
- OPEID College Code: 00342700
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- General Phone: (843) 383-8000
- President: B. James Dawson
- Website: www.coker.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,197
- College Alias: Coker
- College Mascot: Cobras
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- 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 College's 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Coker Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.coker.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 472 | 832 | 1,304 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 252 (53%) | 461 (55%) | 713 (55%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 130 (52%) | 70 (15%) | 200 (28%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 122 | 61% |
| ACT ® Exam | 77 | 39% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Coker Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 75% | 43% | 81% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,949 | $3,494 | $6,308 | $8,399 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 18 | 10 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 539 | 401 | 408 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,602 | $17,472 | $16,968 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,602 | $17,472 | $16,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,804 | $5,765 | $5,676 |
| Other Expenses | $750 | $734 | $517 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,060 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,128 | $1,124 | $1,016 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $750 | $1,124 | $512 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,356 | $24,971 | $24,161 |
| Out of State | $26,356 | $24,971 | $24,161 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,990 | $21,596 | $20,984 |
| Out of State | $22,990 | $21,596 | $20,984 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,552 | $19,092 | $18,480 |
| Out of State | $20,552 | $19,092 | $18,480 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,197 Undergraduate: 1,197
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 325 Female: 872
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 325 Female: 872
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,042 Part-Time: 155
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,042 Part-Time: 155
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 15 | 1% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.5% |
| Black | 484 | 40% |
| Asian | 12 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1% |
| White | 652 | 54% |
| Unknown | 11 | 0.9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 320 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 225 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 107 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 135 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 135 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 106 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 115 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 52 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 225 | 161 | 64 |
| Faculty Status | 123 | 70 | 53 |
| Tenured Faculty | 38 | 38 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 111 | 58 | 53 |
| Primarily Instruction | 111 | 58 | 53 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Other Professionals | 39 | 37 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 57 | 48 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 32 | 25 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 14 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,322 (58) | $49,942 (31) | $48,610 (27) |
| Professor | $59,925 (16) | $60,835 (10) | $58,409 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $48,897 (17) | $49,352 (7) | $48,579 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,825 (25) | $42,456 (14) | $43,293 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,322 (58) | $49,942 (31) | $48,610 (27) |
| Professor | $59,925 (16) | $60,835 (10) | $58,409 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $48,897 (17) | $49,352 (7) | $48,579 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,825 (25) | $42,456 (14) | $43,293 (11) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $748,002 | $384,002 | $364,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 191 | 107 | 84 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 191 | 107 | 84 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 47 | 26 | 21 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $27,253 | $19,556 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $17,388 | $17,534 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 57% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 14 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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