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Coe College

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA · City · 1,164 students
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$18,745
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$57,125
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
64%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Coe College is a private liberal arts institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, widely recognized for its strong pre-health and nursing tracks, business administration program, and robust undergraduate research opportunities in the sciences. The college distinguishes itself through a commitment that guarantees every student access to an internship, faculty-led research, or off-campus study, leveraging its urban location near Cedar Rapids' Medical District and commercial center. Campus life features a close-knit, highly residential community where students—known as Kohawks—stay actively engaged in NCAA Division III athletics, fine arts, and collaborative campus organizations. Supported by individualized faculty mentorship and deep local corporate partnerships, Coe consistently delivers exceptional career and graduate school placement rates.

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
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$54,666
Housing & food (on campus)$11,790
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$67,372
Average net price$18,745
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$54,666
Housing & food (on campus)$11,790
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$67,372
Average net price$18,745
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,479
$30–48k
$11,523
$48–75k
$14,475
$75–110k
$20,223
$110k+
$27,167
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $42,529
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Within 4 yrs
59%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
19%
Pell students: 59.8% · others: 70.3% 
8 yrs after starting
65% graduated · 26% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$47,136
10 yrs after entry$57,125
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$10k–$31.5k
90th percentile$38,500
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
64%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1223
R 540–640 · M 530–650
SAT middle 50%: 1070–1290
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 55.9% · women 70.9% 
Yield: 5.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$73,952
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Where first-years come from
In state (IA)
41.9%
Out of state
55.8%
International
2.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IL 50 · TX 25 · CO 18 · MN 11 · WI 10

Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
14%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
4%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Archery
    Co-ed
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Rifle
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$47,136
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$104M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,291/mo
Teaching spend
$10,383
per student
Federal loans
68%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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