Coker University's published cost of attendance is $45,805. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $16,789, middle-income families pay around $18,227, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,160.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $45,805 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,416 |
| Room and Board | $12,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,519 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,286 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,789 |
| $30–48k | $15,138 |
| $48–75k | $18,227 |
| $75–110k | $24,421 |
| $110k+ | $24,160 |
Coker University's published cost of attendance is $45,805. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $16,789, middle-income families pay around $18,227, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,160. Azimuth ranks Coker University #758 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Coker's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and private loan options to bridge the gap between net price and what families can pay out of pocket. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, and merit scholarships are available for qualifying students. Understanding how Coker's aid package compares with your family's financial situation requires looking beyond the headline cost — net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and Coker's aid reach varies by income level. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,935, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Coker University earn median 4-year earnings of $47,935, placing Coker University in the 9.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Coker University sits in the 32.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Coker University #1295 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Coker University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 40 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $47,785, performing at 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. Kinesiology follows with 26 graduates earning $44,706, and Business/Commerce, General rounds out the top three with 23 graduates earning $60,372. These programs anchor the institution's return profile and drive the overall earnings outcomes that place Coker University in the competitive range for private nonprofit four-year institutions.
