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Coe College

#3 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Iowa
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 468 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    B-
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Coe is a highly rated private, Christian college located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,400 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Coe acceptance rate is 50%. Popular majors include Biology, Psychology, and Business. Graduating 67% of students, Coe alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,600.
About Coe College...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
1220 First Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Website
coe.edu
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Coe College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
50%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
1020-1270
ACT Range
22-28
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—

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Cost

Net Price
$21,870/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $16,369/ year
  • $30-48k
    $18,233/ year
  • $49-75k
    $18,945/ year
  • $76-110k
    $22,303/ year
  • $110k+
    $24,999/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.34 responses
74%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.39 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.39 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Biology
    47 Graduates
  • Psychology
    47 Graduates
  • Business
    43 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    32 Graduates
  • Nursing
    24 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    20 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    20 Graduates
  • Arts
    15 Graduates
  • Public Relations
    14 Graduates
  • Accounting
    13 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,400Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
29%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 25 responses
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  • Friendly
    44%
  • Both
    32%
  • Active on Campus
    20%
  • Weirdos
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
97%
Poll
65%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.49 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.54 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 28 responses
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  • Warm and Welcoming
    36%
  • All of the above and so much more
    25%
  • Worthwhile education
    21%
  • All accepting
    11%
  • Waste of Money
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
67%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.24 responses
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I absolutely love Coe! I wasn't sure what I wanted from a college and so I came (from out of state - more than 9 hours away) with the "You can alwaaaays transfer mindset"...... Well, here I am. It is so easy to get involved, to find faculty who care about you, and to take classes you are passionate about. I was very involved in high school, but leaving Coe my resume is going to be stacked - just because they provide you with THAT much opportunity (not saying resumes are the end all be all, but you do have to use them for grad schools or jobs so its something to think about).
Coe has taught me how to think analytically and independently, which, to me, is the ultimate "return on investment," if you will.
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Fantastic education on par with the best universities in the country. The professors are truly there because they have a passion for teaching and mentoring students, something you may not find at larger institutions. That said, the price tag is rather steep vis-a-vis the amenities and services. The facilities, food, and athletic programs need a considerable amount of investment to make Coe a national and international destination. The endowment needs to be inflated and enrollment increased by at least a couple thousand.
Really fun campus with enough diversity for everyone to fit in! Small school, phenomenal professors and staff.