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“To be a freshman at Coker made me very proud. My first year was a great success on so many levels — personally and academically.”K

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you will benefit from small classes taught by professors

dedicated to teaching and undergraduate research. You’ll

gain confidence and real-world skills through internships

and community involvement. Come to Coker and get on

a fast track to personaland professional success.

Arrive ready to learn.Graduate ready tochange the world.

U.S. News & World Report named Coker one of America’s “Best Colleges” for the 16th consecutive year.

The Princeton Review ranked Coker a “Best Southeastern College” for the eighth consecutive year.

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The National Survey of Student Engagement ranked Coker College in the top 10% of all institutions for providing students with a supportive campus environment, enriching educational experiences, student-faculty interaction, active and collaborative learning, and a high level of academic challenge.

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[re]think learningclasses average 12 students. A distinguishing feature of every

Coker education, “Round Table Learning” brings students

and professors together in small groups for discussion and

exploration. Coker offers a rare chance to gain the confidence

to communicate your ideas. Our undergraduate focus, flexible

degree programs, and dedication to each student’s success

create a learning environmentwhere competence meets confidence.

Coker offers a pre-professional program in law, a pre-med track in the sciences, a major in medical technology, and a professional writing concentration in English.f

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Recently, Peterson’s Smart Parents Guide to College called Round Table Learning “a model learning experience.”

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explore new cultures through field study, coursework or study away.

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coker college will change the way you live. Located in the

heart of Hartsville, SC, our close-knit and beautiful campus

becomes home base for exploring, getting involved, and having fun. On campus, clubs and

organizations abound. Athletics features soccer, golf, and more.

Welcoming and walkable, the town of Hartsville offers great

shopping, great food, and friendly people.

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At a school of great traditions, this Coker original is one of the coolest. Imagine a 15-acre campus as the golf course and a tennis ball as your golf ball. You get the idea.

South Carolina’s climate offers a warm winter alternative to ice and snow. Hartsville averages 69°F, September to May.

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Sixteen men’s and women’s athletic teams, including newly added women's lacrosse and men’s volleyball, compete in NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas. Athletic scholarships are available.

“I knew I was going to fit in when I realized how easy it was to build relationships with other students here. My friends and I love to hang out at the boathouse and go swimming at Prestwood Lake.” t

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[re]discoverThe best way to discover Coker College is to plan

your visit. Do it now by contacting Admissions. We’ll tell you

about the Open Houses we plan throughout the year. We’ll put

together a personalized tour to introduce you to the

places and people who will make your Coker experience special.

Ready to apply? Do it online by visiting coker.edu/apply and following the links to our online application.

For 2012-2013

Tuition: $ 23,640

Room: 3,550

Board: 3,730

Total: $ 30,920

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Coker may be more affordable than you think. In fact, approximately 90% of our students receive need-based financial aid in addition to academic, athletic, and other talent-based scholarships.

The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping each family navigate the financial planning process.

Reducing the cost: Coker awards more than $6.8 million annually in scholarships and grants in addition to federal and state aid.

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Coker College is located in Hartsville, SC, halfway between Myrtle Beach, SC and Charlotte, NC. Atlanta is five hours away, and Washington, DC, Maryland, and New York are readily accessible by interstate and air travel.

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Coker College offers programs designed to prepare you for career and graduate school success. Many students double major; some design their own. Minors and specializations offer additional ways to customize your program.

Art Fine Arts, Graphic Design,

PhotographyArt EducationBiology Ecology, Molecular, Pre-MedBiology EducationBusiness Administration Management, MarketingChemistryChemistry EducationCommunicationComputer ScienceCriminologyDance Dance Education, Dance

Production, Movement Analysis/Therapies, Performance/Choreography

Early Childhood EducationElementary EducationEnglish Professional WritingEnglish EducationGeneral EducationHistoryIndividualized MajorMathematicsMathematics EducationMedical TechnologyMusic Musical Theater, Piano,

VoiceMusic EducationPhysical Education & Sport Studies Exercise Science, Physical

Fitness Programming, Sport Communication, Sport Management

Physical Education Teacher EducationPolitical SciencePsychology CounselingSocial Studies EducationSocial WorkSociology CriminologySpanishTheater Performance, Technical

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Office of AdmissionsCoker College300 East College Ave.Hartsville, SC 29550

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Fax: 843.383.8056

Email: admissions@coker.edu

Online: www.coker.eduwww.facebook.com/cokercollegewww.youtube.com/cokercollege

Coker College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; phone: 404-679-4501) to award the baccalaureate degree. Coker is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the South Carolina Board of Education.

Coker College, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, ethnicity, gender or disability in the areas of admissions, employment, financial aid or educational services.

[re]view: coker fast factsTotal Enrollment: 1,140Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1Average Class Size: 12Faculty: 65 full-time faculty; 92% with highest degree

diversity: Women: 61%; Men: 39%African-American: 25%All minorities: 33%States represented: 28Foreign countries represented: 14

library: The state-of-the-art Charles W. and Joan S. Coker Library-Information Technology Center. It is the academic heart of campus.

athletics/recreation: Facilities include a 22-acre complex for baseball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis and a 9-hole disc golf course; boathouse/clubhouse; an aerobic fitness area; and the Timberlake-Lawton Gymnasium for basketball and volleyball.

computers: Computer labs offer access to PCs and Macs. Wireless internet is available throughout the entire campus.

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residence halls: Eight halls, ranging from community suites to apartment-style living.

dining: Susanne G. Linville Dining Hall, the Cobra Café, the Pizza Shop and Java City.

50 areas of study

specializations/concentrations: 27 total including African-American Studies, Exercise Science, Performance/Choreography, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, Counseling, Professional Writing, and Technical Theater

study abroad: Customizable options from short- to long-term study abroad experiences.

internships/service learning: Learn hands-on from year one. Internships and service opportunities are available for all students.

athletics: Mascot: Cobras

Colors: Navy & yellow

16 NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas teams: baseball (M), basketball (M, W), cross country (M, W), golf (M, W), lacrosse (M, W), soccer (M, W), tennis (M, W), softball (W), volleyball (M, W); also cheer and dance teams; scholarships available

Website: www.cokercobras.com

clubs & organizations: Over 30

intramural sports: Numerous intramural sports and wellness activities

Office of AdmissionsCoker College300 East College Ave.Hartsville, SC 29550

Phone: 843.383.8050 1.800.950.1908 (toll-free)

Fax: 843.383.8056

Email: admissions@coker.edu

Online: www.coker.eduwww.facebook.com/cokercollegewww.youtube.com/cokercollege

O F F I C E O F A D M I S S I O N S300 East College Avenue | Hartsville, South Carolina 29550

843.383.8050 | 1.800.950.1908 | www.coker.edu

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