
Coe College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole; it is distinct from any approval or accreditation that may apply to an individual professional program.
Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and is one factor other colleges consider when reviewing transfer credit. It does not guarantee that another institution will accept a particular course. Students considering nursing, teacher preparation, or another licensure pathway should separately verify the program's current approvals and the requirements of the state where they intend to work.
Coe College uses a selective undergraduate admissions process rather than open admission. First-year applicants should expect to submit an application and a secondary-school record documenting graduation or an accepted equivalent; the college considers high school GPA as part of its review.
SAT and ACT scores are considered but are not required under the admissions information reported for the college. Class rank, a college-preparatory curriculum, and recommendations may be considered without being universal requirements. Among enrolled first-time students who submitted scores, ACT submissions were more common than SAT submissions; that pattern does not make either test mandatory.
Coe received 8,633 first-year applications and admitted 5,529 applicants in the reported admissions cycle, an acceptance rate of about 64%. An acceptance rate describes a past applicant pool, not an individual applicant's chances. International applicants should check the current English-proficiency rules and accepted ways to document proficiency; TOEFL is listed as a required test in the reported admissions information. Applicants to programs with additional requirements should review those programs separately.
Applicants should verify Coe College's current application charge, if any, in the application portal before submitting. A reliable standard dollar amount is not established here, so it would be misleading to present one as the current fee.
Any application fee is separate from an enrollment deposit or later college charges. Students who need a fee waiver should look for a waiver option in their chosen application and confirm eligibility with admissions before payment; submitting an application and paying a charge first may limit the available options.
Army ROTC participation is reported as available on Coe College's campus, while Air Force ROTC is reported through a cooperating host institution. Those are different arrangements: a cross-enrolled student may need to travel to another campus for training or classes.
ROTC generally combines college coursework with military training. Scholarship eligibility, medical and fitness standards, enrollment procedures, and any subsequent service obligation depend on the branch and the student's participation status. Prospective cadets should confirm the current host unit, travel expectations, and how ROTC requirements fit their Coe course schedule before enrolling.
Coe College accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry and generally considers college credit earned at other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of each prior course toward a Coe degree are separate decisions.
Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from every college attended and to check whether admissions also needs a high school record. Coe's evaluation of prior coursework should identify which credits transfer, how they apply to general education or a proposed major, and what requirements remain. An applicant with a tightly sequenced major, particularly one involving clinical or professional preparation, should request that review early enough to plan a realistic graduation date.
Applicants should confirm current deadlines, minimum academic expectations, and the number of credits that must be completed at Coe with the admissions office and academic catalog. Prior coursework should not be assumed to satisfy a specific degree requirement merely because its credits are accepted.
Coe College offers students opportunities to pursue study abroad as part of an undergraduate education. The available destinations, program lengths, and providers can change, so students should distinguish college-led offerings from programs arranged through an outside partner.
Before applying, students should ask how courses will count toward their major and general education requirements, whether advance academic approval is necessary, and how their financial aid would apply. Those questions are especially important for students in sequential programs or those trying to graduate within four years.
5% of admitted students enrolled (303 of 5,529)
Regular application deadline
March 1Early Decision
NoEarly Action
Yes, deadline December 10Percent of students submitting ACT scores
71%Percent of students submitting SAT scores
29%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Considered but not requiredSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Considered but not requiredRecommendations
Considered but not requiredFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Considered but not requiredTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
YesROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit on campusROTC-Air Force
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudy abroad
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.