Overview of Coe College

Coe College is a selective liberal arts college situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The institution boasts small classes and an 11 to 1 student/faculty ratio. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. The Coe College Kohawks play in the NCAA Division III Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC).

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,422 (all undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 44% Male/56% Female
• 98% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $45,580
• Books: $1,000
• Room and Board: $9,820
• Other Expenses: $2,670
• Total Cost: $59,070

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 75%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $31,150
  • Loans: $7,678

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Degree options: Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Social Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 62%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 66%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Coe College Admissions

Coe College generally has open admissions; around two-thirds of applicants are admitted each year. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being accepted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data

• Coe College Acceptance Rate: 67%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 548/670
  • SAT Math: 530/630
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 22/28
  • ACT English: 21/28
  • ACT Math: 21/27

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Coe College, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Coe College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Pace University, University of North Texas, San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University, Texas State University

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Coe College, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Seton Hall University, University of Houston, University of California, Riverside, University of Arizona, University of Oregon, Florida International University, Colorado State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Coe College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of Texas at Dallas, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Syracuse University, University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy

Applying to Coe College

Application Deadline: March 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.coe.edu/admission/first-year-students

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.coe.edu/admission/first-year-students/apply-enroll