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Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Coe College campus
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Admission rate
64%
Accessible
Average net price
$18,647
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings
$60,502
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Coe College is a private nonprofit college in Cedar Rapids, IA with 1,164 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, and admitted students average 1223 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,647 per year ($12,807 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,502 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
64%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
7,171
Fall 2023
Admitted
5,068
Fall 2023
Yield
7%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing540–640
200800
SAT Math530–650
200800
ACT Composite23–29
136

What Coe College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$70,325
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$56,730

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$12,807
  • $30–48k$12,748
  • $48–75k$14,011
  • $75–110k$17,763
  • $110k+$26,349

Get a personal estimate with Coe College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
Freshman retention
73%
Median earnings
$60,502
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,164
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
39%
  • White64%
  • Hispanic14%
  • Black10%
  • Asian2%

Coe College FAQ

What is Coe College's acceptance rate?+

Coe College admits 64% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Coe College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1223.

What ACT score do you need for Coe College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–29.

Is Coe College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Coe College?+

In Fall 2023, 7,171 students applied to Coe College and 5,068 were admitted; 359 enrolled.

Does Coe College consider legacy status?+

No. Coe College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Coe College require an essay?+

Coe College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Coe College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $70,325 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,647.

What is Coe College's graduation rate?+

60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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