Coe College Admission Requirements

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Coe College Admission Overview

Coe College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Coe College admitted 64% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.74 GPA (A-) and SAT 1070-1290 / ACT 23-29. Coe College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Coe College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Coe College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

64%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Coe College acceptance rate is 64%. Last year, 5,529 of 8,633 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Iowa.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Coe College and can you get accepted?

Coe College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Coe College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.74. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 5% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Coe College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.74

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.74

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Coe College typically have around a 3.74 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Coe College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

24% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #3 in Iowa for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Coe College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	24.2%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	24.2%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	22.2%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.9%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	10.6%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	5.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.9%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Coe College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1290

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 540
Math 530
Composite 1070

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 640
Math 650
Composite 1290

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Coe College typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1290) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Coe College ranks #9 in the state of Iowa for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1290

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Coe College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Coe College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1290+	Above 75th	>77%
1180 to 1290	Avg +	64%-77%
1070 to 1180	Avg -	48%-64%
Below 1070	Below mid-50	<48%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Coe College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

25%

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 22
Composite 23

75th Percentile Scores

English 28
Math 27
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Coe College typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Coe College places #2 among colleges in Iowa for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Coe College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Coe College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>77%
26 to 29	Avg +	64%-77%
23 to 26	Avg -	48%-64%
Below 23	Below mid-50	<48%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

58% of Coe College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 22% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Coe College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	22%
Top 25% of class	58%
Top 50% of class	85%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Coe College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,461	3,984	8,633
Accepted	3,165	2,229	5,529
Acceptance Rate	71%	56%	64%
Enrolled	128	168	303
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	4%	8%	5%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Coe College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Coe College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Coe College is $30.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Coe College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Coe College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 64% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.74 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1290); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025