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Hartsville, South Carolina

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Your chances of getting into Coker College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

94.1%
Admission Difficulty for Coker College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Coker is 94.1%.  Its admission rate is the 32nd lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Coker and can you get accepted?

Coker College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 937 out of the 996 who applied were admitted.

Coker College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Coker?

94% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Coker College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.1 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Coker GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.1*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Coker College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Coker are to have around a 3.1 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Coker accepts 94% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Coker is 3.1 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #31 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Coker is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.1 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Coker SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Coker College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

940-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT 

35%
SAT Scores for Coker College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 460
Math 25th Percentile 480
Composite 25th Percentile 940
SAT Scores for Coker College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 570
Math 75th Percentile 590
Composite 75th Percentile 1160
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Coker College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Coker is 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1160. Students who get into Coker College score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  Coker ranks #18 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1050 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Coker regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 830, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Coker College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1050, you have around a 94% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

Coker College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >97%
1050 to 1160 Avg + 94%-97%
940 to 1050 Avg - 89%-94%
830 to 940 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 830 Low <81%
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Coker ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

19%
ACT Scores for Coker College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Coker College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 22
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Coker?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Coker is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 24.  The school ranks #17 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

19 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Coker College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Coker College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Coker for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 94% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 97% with a 24 ACT score.

Coker College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >97%
20 to 24 Avg + 94%-97%
16 to 20 Avg - 89%-94%
12 to 16 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 12 Low <81%
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High School Class Rank

55% of Coker College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 22% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Coker College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 22%
Top 50% of class 55%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Coker College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 530 466 996
Accepted 498 439 937
Acceptance Rate 94% 94% 94%
Enrolled 72 118 190
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 27% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Coker College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Coker College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Coker College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Coker College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Coker College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.1 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1050 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217907 IPEDS survey data for Coker College.

Last updated February 24, 2024