- Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $18,910 a year (2022–23)
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Coker University GPA requirements
Coker University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Coker University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Coker University acceptance rate
Coker University admitted 933 of 993 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Coker University (formerly Coker College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Hartsville, South Carolina, with 1,220 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Coker University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Coker University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Coker University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,910 a year at Coker University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Coker University with a 3.0 GPA?
Coker University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Coker University?
Coker University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Coker University?
Coker University's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 933 of 993 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Coker University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Coker University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Coker University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Coker University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Coker University?
A lot: Coker University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Coker University consider legacy status?
No. Coker University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Coker University require an essay?
No. Coker University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Coker University accept AP credit?
Yes. Coker University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Coker University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,910 a year at Coker University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Coker University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Coker UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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