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  Coker College
300 E College Ave
Hartsville, SC 29550
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(843) 383-8000 Ext.
(843) 383-8055 Ext.
(843) 383-8050 Ext.

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Number of students: 1,132 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$15.00

About this School
Coker College, founded as a women's college in 1908, officially became co-ed in 1969 although men had been attending since World War II. It is located in Hartsville, South Carolina and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A liberal arts college, it was once afilliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, but is now non-denominational. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) has given Coker special commendations for the quality of interaction between faculty, students and staff and the attractiveness of the campus grounds and facilities. U.S. News & World Report ranks Coker a "Best Comprehensive College in the South" for 2006. The magazine has named Coker a "Best College" for 10 consecutive years. The Princeton Review has selected Coker College a “Best Southeastern College” in its 2006 rankings based on academic excellence and student satisfaction. Coker was also selected a "Best Southeastern College" in 2005. Barron’s consistently names Coker one of the nation's 300 Best Buys in College Education. Coker College's Fall 2005 Day enrollment is at 560 students. Combined enrollment of the Day and Evening programs is 1088. The highly ranked college has an average class size of 12. Coker has 56 full-time faculty, and 85% hold the highest degree in their field. In addition to these teachers, Coker utilizes more than 70 adjunct and part-time faculty. Instituted in 1985, Coker’s unique, interactive "Round Table" teaching style is recognized as a model learning experience in Smart Parents Guide to College (© Peterson’s, 1997) for promoting the discussion of ideas while building leadership and communication skills. The college has 12 varsity athletics programs which compete in the Carolina Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC). They include Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Soccer and Cross Country. Coker’s alumni giving percentage - a gauge of alumni satisfaction - recently reached 52%, highest among all of South Carolina's colleges and universities and equal to the top 25 liberal arts colleges nationally. Coker’s alumni giving percentage is typically 24% to 34% - higher than most of the South’s Best Comprehensive Colleges.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$18,602$17,472$16,968
Out of State$18,602$17,472$16,968
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,000$1,000
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 w/ family
Other Expenses$750$620$512

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 41% $3,967
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 75% $6,064
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 100% $7,956
Loans to students 80% $4,467
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Voice and Opera
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Voice and Opera: A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, r...

Bachelor degree
Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in s...

Bachelor degree
Technical and Business Writing
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Technical and Business Writing: A program that focuses on the theory, methods, and skills needed for writing and editing scientific, technical and business papers and monographs.

Bachelor degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport rec...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other setti...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, fami...

Bachelor degree
Social Work
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfar...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various su...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public op...

Bachelor degree
Piano and Organ
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Piano and Organ: A program that prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, repe...

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Photography
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Photography: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes ins...

Bachelor degree
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other.
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other: Any instructional program in parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies not listed in the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Music
Other
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Music, Other: Any instructional program in music not listed in the Music, General category.

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordin...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of speci...

Bachelor degree
History Teacher Education
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree History Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Health and Physical Education + Fitness
Other
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education + Fitness, Other: Any instructional program in health and physical education/fitness not listed in the Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General category.

Bachelor degree
Graphic Design
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Graphic Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, s...

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/t...

Bachelor degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Education
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundatio...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed prod...

Bachelor degree
Dance
Other
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Dance, Other: Any instructional program in dance not listed in the Dance, General category.

Bachelor degree
Dance
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analys...

Bachelor degree
Criminology
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Criminology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, so...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration: A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement di...

Bachelor degree
Counseling Psychology
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Counseling Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instr...

Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware d...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational...

Bachelor degree
Commercial and Advertising Art
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Commercial and Advertising Art: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instructio...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Chemistry Teacher Education
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Chemistry Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach chemistry programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and ...

Bachelor degree
Biology Teacher Education
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Biology Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach biology programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological ...

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Acting
Coker College

General Description for:
Coker College Bachelor degree Acting: A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the achievement of naturalistic and believable behavior in imaginary circumstances. Includes instruction in voice and acting speech, stage dialects, movement, improvisation...

 
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