
Coe College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects.
The school is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which is a predominantly urban area. Coe College maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over a thousand students enroll at Coe College per year.
Areas of study available at Coe College include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- English Language And Literature
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school.
A score between 1500 to 1910 on the SAT, or 24 to 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Coe College, with 23 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found via the school's primary portal or by requesting it via our portal.
The cost of tuition is nearly $36,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $3,700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for Coe College is the "Kohawks", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit coe.edu to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Coe College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Coe College is about 1,400, where graduate students make up roughly 27% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $39,000-$47,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $4,800 to $5,800 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $27,687 |
Receiving Student Loans | 78% | $8,203 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Coe College may offer services to students like:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
Graduation Rates
The overall graduation rate of Coe College is around 67%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 61% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 5% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 0.9% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1962)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2002)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2002)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Coe College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III (with football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Track and Field (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Coe College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Molecular Biology (B)
- Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
- Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- United States Studies (B)
- Asian Studies
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- French Studies
- Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies
- Women's Studies
- African-American Black Studies
- German Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Economics
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art Studies (B)
- Music (B)
- Film Studies (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music Performance (B)
- Art History (B)
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- Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL (148 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Coe College for official up-to-date information.