Coker University

If you are considering submitting an application to Coker College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Coker College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Coker College's admissions stats.

Coker College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	9%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	46%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	52%
Waitlist	No

Coker College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Coker College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 15

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Want to Apply Early to Coker College?

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Coker College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Coker College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Coker College Admissions

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How To Get Into Coker College

Getting into Coker College is moderately difficult. Coker College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Coker College accepted 62% of all applicants, around 857 from 1,389 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Coker College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Coker College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Coker College

Coker College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Coker College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Coker College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Coker College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Coker College for more information on admission factors.

Coker College Application Requirements

To apply to Coker College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Coker College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview			√
Other Requirements			√	audition or portfolio for certain programs
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Coker College?

Coker College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 83% submitted a class rank. At Coker College 9% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 22% were in the top 25% and 55% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Coker College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Coker College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Coker College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Coker College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 46% of Coker College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 52% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Coker College?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Coker College students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Coker College students scored 560 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Coker College?

To be most competitive at Coker College, you should strive to earn between 17 and 21 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Coker College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Coker College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Coker College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Coker College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Coker College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Coker College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Coker College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Coker College.

Does Coker College accept transfer credits?

✅ Coker College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Coker College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Coker College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Coker College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Coker College?

✅ Coker College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Coker College's acceptance rate?

✅ Coker College's acceptance rate is 62%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Coker College?

❌ Coker College does not offer early decision.

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