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Coe College

#882 in US ranking Cedar Rapids, IA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$70,325
Tuition & fees
$56,730
Avg. aid
$43,270
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
64%
SAT range
1070–1290
ACT range
23–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median salary
$47,370
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Coe College?

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.

What are the admission requirements at Coe College?

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.

What are the application fees and waivers at Coe College?

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.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Coe College?

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.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Coe College?

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.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Coe College?

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.

Coe College Admissions Factors

SAT range
1070–1290
4001600
ACT range
23–29
136
Acceptance rate
64%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
64%
Iowa
80%
US
78%

5% of admitted students enrolled (303 of 5,529)

ACT scores of enrolled students

ACT in range 12-17
ACT in range 18-23
ACT in range 24-29
ACT in range 30-36

Coe College Admissions

Applicants
Total: 8,633
Admission
Total: 5,529
Enrolled
Total: 303
Women
Men

How to Apply to Coe College

Regular application deadline

March 1

Early Decision

No

Early Action

Yes, deadline December 10

Coe College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 127
Out-of-state: 170
International: 6

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 303
Transfer: 40

Coe College Admission Requirements

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

71%

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

29%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Considered but not required

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered but not required

Recommendations

Considered but not required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Admission test scores

Considered but not required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

ROTC-Army

ROTC branch unit on campus

ROTC-Air Force

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

Study abroad

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Coe College Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring

Data 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.