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Coe College

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA · City · 1,164 students
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$18,745
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$57,125
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
64%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the vibrant city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Coe College is a highly regarded private liberal arts institution best known for its top-tier pre-professional tracks in business, biology, and pre-health, alongside exceptional undergraduate research opportunities. On campus, students enjoy an active and inclusive residential culture defined by high participation in Division III athletics, Greek life, and close-knit mentorship from dedicated faculty. What truly sets Coe apart is its location-driven "Coe Promise," which guarantees every student hands-on experience through an internship, study-away program, or research project, seamlessly connecting them to major employers and medical centers just minutes from campus.

Wikipedia:Coe College is a private liberal arts college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1851 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The college is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest and the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities.

Location
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402-5092 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
193 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$54,666
Housing & food (on campus)$11,790
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$67,372
Average net price$18,745
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$54,666
Housing & food (on campus)$11,790
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$67,372
Average net price$18,745
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,479
$30–48k
$11,523
$48–75k
$14,475
$75–110k
$20,223
$110k+
$27,167
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
59%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
19%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 26% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,136
10 yrs after entry$57,125
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$10k–$31.5k
90th percentile$38,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
64%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1223
R 540–640 · M 530–650
SAT middle 50%: 1070–1290
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$73,952
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
14%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
4%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Archery
    Co-ed
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Rifle
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,136
After 10 yrs
$57,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations50
Biology, General29
Psychology, General26
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing18
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Economics16
Neurobiology and Neurosciences13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12
Sociology12
Criminal Justice and Corrections11
Accounting and Related Services11
History11
Computer Science10
Political Science and Government9
English Language and Literature, General8
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$104M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,291/mo
Teaching spend
$10,383
per student
Federal loans
68%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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