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| Location | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Online | coe.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second-largest city, Coe College occupies a suburban 70-acre campus characterized by a mix of historic and contemporary buildings, including several structures on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1851 by Presbyterian ministers, Coe operates as a private liberal arts institution with a selective admission process and maintains a student-to-faculty ratio that allows for personalized instruction. The college offers more than 60 areas of study, with particularly strong programs in pre-medical sciences, business, creative writing, and music, while requiring all students to complete an experiential learning component before graduation. Residential life is central to the Coe experience, with most students living in the college's residence halls or campus apartments, and the institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Kohawks within the American Rivers Conference.
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Coe College is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Coe College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#397 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#286 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#80 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1280 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.74 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $350 |
| Room and Board | $11,336 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,712 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| English and Literature | 9% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153144 IPEDS survey data for Coe College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025