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Coe College

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA · City · 1,164 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$67,372
Avg net price
$18,745
Room & board
$11,790
Tuition
$54,666
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,479
$30–48k
$11,523
$48–75k
$14,475
$75–110k
$20,223
$110k+
$27,167
Admissions
Admit rate
64%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1223
Reading 540640
Math 530650
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Coe College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
62%
4-yr on-time completion
59%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
19%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
65%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,136
Median earnings (10yr)
$57,125
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,000$31,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,500
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$73,952
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
14%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
4%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,136
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$104M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,291/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,383
Federal loan rate
68%

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