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Coker Priorities

• Student Success
• Belonging and Community
• Access Coker
• Coker Value & Affordability

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Meet with your advisor, schedule an appointment with a success coach, or dive into faculty-guided research to set yourself up for success. Whether you need life advice or career mentoring, you’ll find someone at Coker ready to help you become the leader you were meant to be.

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Coker wants everyone on campus to feel welcome, safe, and respected. We promote a supportive environment that celebrates the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs among our students and faculty.

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Digital technology has revolutionized the way we learn, connect, and collaborate. Access Coker fosters student interaction and innovation through access to personalized technology devices and cutting-edge digital campus resources.

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College is an investment in yourself, but you aren’t alone. From scholarships and grants, your Coker financial support team can help you plan for your future.

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Coker Priorities

• Student Success

  Meet with your advisor, schedule an appointment with a success coach, or dive into faculty-guided research to set yourself up for success. Whether you need life advice or career mentoring, you’ll find someone at Coker ready to help you become the leader you were meant to be.

  See What Coker Students are Saying

• Belonging and Community

  Coker wants everyone on campus to feel welcome, safe, and respected. We promote a supportive environment that celebrates the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs among our students and faculty.

  Learn More About Coker’s Commitment

• Access Coker

  Digital technology has revolutionized the way we learn, connect, and collaborate. Access Coker fosters student interaction and innovation through access to personalized technology devices and cutting-edge digital campus resources.

  Explore Coker Technology Resources

• Coker Value & Affordability

  College is an investment in yourself, but you aren’t alone. From scholarships and grants, your Coker financial support team can help you plan for your future.

  Financial Aid Toolkit

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You deserve a school that recognizes what you, as an individual, need to reach your goals. At Coker, you’ll find student-centered instruction and a collaborative environment designed to foster your LEADERSHIP success.

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Academic knowledge is just one factor of a liberal arts education. Coker University embraces a multidimensional approach to instruction, combining round-table discussions with hands-on experiences that equip you for success personally, professionally, AND AS A LEADER. We also provide countless ways for you to socialize and collaborate with other students, so you can develop the connections and confidence that lead to lifelong success.

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A Focus On Students

You always come first. Coker’s comprehensive support and instruction will encourage your active involvement in the classroom and the community. From small class sizes, to mentorship by faculty members and peers, you’ll find an environment conducive to academic achievement and personal growth.

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Programs and Degrees

Explore nearly 20 bachelor’s degree programs, including four that can be completed online. From Studio Art to Psychology, and from Medical Technology to Business Management, we’ll help you find a program that fits your passion. Balancing graduate studies with work and family is challenging. Our five online master’s programs let you earn a degree in only 15-18 months, so you can reach your goals without disrupting your life.

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Student Life

Coker is all about community. We offer a variety of registered student organizations and activities, leadership opportunities, and Living Learning Communities that let you put new knowledge and skills into practice outside the classroom. Explore real-world learning and make a positive impact through volunteerism and student-led initiatives, as you nurture new friendships to last a lifetime.

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VIRTUAL TOUR

Coker University sits on a picturesque 15-acre campus, nestled in a historic neighborhood on the edge of Hartsville, South Carolina. Schedule a tour and see for yourself why students and faculty love calling Coker home.

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Justin Lyde

“Coker has contributed tremendously to my communication and leadership skills during my three years here. Knowing the skills I know now from what I learned here at Coker; I am a firm believer that anything is…

Aaron Beebe – Coker University

“We are still Coker. The University title doesn’t change the small classes, the one-on-one interaction between students, staff and faculty, and doesn’t take away the family feel we have on campus. I believe the…

Dr. Jennifer Borgo Raia

“One of the things I wanted to do, and one of the reasons I came to Coker, is because it allows us to use research as a teaching tool for the students and get any student who wants to do it involved.”

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Exceptional Value and Affordability

Financial concerns should not stand in the way of your story. Merit, talent, athletic, and donor-funded scholarships will help you cover the cost of tuition and other expenses. Our staff can help you determine eligibility and apply for the right programs, so you can move forward with your educational goals.

• Dance and music scholarships given to 83% of new students
• Veterans, active military, and their dependents also may be eligible for education-related financial benefits
• Tuition discounts for local students

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EXCEPTIONAL VALUE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

• 95% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
• $10,000,000+ IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ANNUALLY
• FINANCIAL AID COUNSELORS HERE TO HELP

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We clear the path to earning your degree.

• EASY APPLICATION PROCESS
• no APPLICATION fees
• no SAT/ACT scores needed

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Take the First Step

Coker offers a streamlined application process for both our undergraduate and graduate programs, so you can move forward on your journey to success. Now is the time to begin your story. Whether you’re a new student or transferring from another school, you can complete the application process quickly using our easy online form.

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Undergraduate Education

GO WHERE YOU CAN LEARN

Discussion-based roundtable learning philosophy will challenge you to explore, communicate, and defend your ideas. Learn to think critically and ask purposeful questions through our top-quality bachelor’s programs.

Graduate Education

GO WHERE YOU CAN LEAD

All graduate programs are 100% online and can be completed in as little as 12 months. The curriculum follows an accelerated schedule, with two courses every eight weeks and approximately ten courses per program. You also have an option to take one course per eight weeks to complete the program in two years.

Universal Education

GO WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE

Coker University has 2+2 agreements with six regional technical colleges, to provide students who have earned an associate degree a seamless pathway to completing a bachelor’s degree at Coker.

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We’re Here to Help

The college admissions process can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re the first person in your family to pursue a degree. Our admissions counselors are available to answer questions and guide you through the process to submit your application and your transcripts, as well as completing your FAFSA. From the first day of school until graduation and beyond, Coker will surround you with a nurturing, inclusive community that’s invested in your personal success.

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DISCOVER WHAT COMMUNITY MEANS AT COKER.

• 27 States Represented • 21 Foreign Countries Represented

STRONG COMMITMENT TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

• Dedicated Director of Undergraduate Research • 2 winners of the Pee Dee Idea Pitch Challenge

• Strong Commitment To Undergraduate
• Teaching And A Most Innovative School U.S.

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Be part of our community, as we work together to learn, lead, and inspire.

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