Coe College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
4-year Private university
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Overview

Coe College is a private institution established in 1851 with city setting located at Cedar Rapids. It is ranked 130 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices 4-4-1-based academic calendar.

#130 National Liberal Arts College
Setting
Urban
Location Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1851
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,264 Undergraduates
Website http://www.coe.edu/

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$65,454
Cost of Attendance
$20,496
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $45,000
Outstate Tuition Fee $45,000
Room and Board Fees $11,336
$38,103 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

72% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

68 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
10
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Mar
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$44,982 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$38,659 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $65,454
83% Students with need received Financial Aid
25.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Distinguished Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth Upto full tuition
Eligibility all incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria awarded to high-achieving academic students with the potential to positively impact our campus
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Scholarships
Total Worth Up to $36,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria To receive the full scholarship amount, students are expected to live on campus.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Merit Recognition Award
Total Worth upto full tuition
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria designated for students who hold finalist standing with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

National Kohawk Awards
Total Worth $2,000 per year
Details The National Kohawk Award enriches the educational experiences of all Coe students through the inclusion of voices from across the United States. Admitted students awarded a Trustee Scholarship are automatically considered for this additional award. National Kohawk Awards are renewable for three years after the student’s first year at Coe College.
Sibiling and Legacy Awards
Total Worth Valued at $500 and $1,000 Per Year
Details Siblings of current Coe undergraduate students or siblings of Coe graduates are eligible to receive $500 annually. Children of parents or grandparents who are Coe alumni are eligible to receive $1,000 annually in pursuit of their bachelor’s degree.
Impact Awards
Total Worth $2,500 Per Year
Details The Impact Award recognizes the influence prospective Coe students will have on our campus, city and the world. Eligible admitted students will be notified of the criteria to receive this award at the time of admission.
Writing Center Fellowships
Total Worth $1,300 Per Year
Details Each year, a select group of undergraduate students is invited to interview for fellowship positions in the Coe College Writing Center. The goal is to find individuals from across all academic areas who have a strong interest in writing and enjoy working with other students.
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Students

1,264 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
60% Students graduate within 6 years