Campus & Student Life at Coker University

Home to about 954 undergraduates in 2020, Coker is a small, private university located in Hartsville, South Carolina. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Coker offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Coker can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Coker Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Coker Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Coker Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Coker University

Coker offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Coker University

Coker has a comparatively small, student body. There were 954 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 868 (91.0%). Part-time attendance was 86 (9.0%).

Coker University is Ranked #973 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Coker is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Coker #973 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Coker by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Coker Diversity Guide.

Coker University Competes in the NCAA

Coker has a total of 258 student athletes, 161 men and 97 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Coker University Athletics