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About Coe College

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Coe College is a private liberal arts college in Cedar Rapids, IA, known for its small class sizes, arts and sciences focus, and midwest private college. Coe is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Coe offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $43,981 per year; the sticker price of $63,012 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Coe College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Coe College

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Application Strategy
Coe offers the Coe Advantage program, which guarantees students a professional experience like an internship, research project, or study abroad before graduation. Mention in your application how you plan to use this guarantee and what specific experience you are hoping to pursue.
Extracurriculars
Coe has a strong undergraduate research culture and many students publish or present work alongside faculty. If you have any research experience, a science fair background, or a deep interest in a specific academic question, highlight that clearly because Coe faculty actively look for students who want to dig into problems alongside them.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Coe College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$63k/yr$11.5k
30k-48k~$63k/yr$11.5k
48k-75k~$63k/yr$14.5k
75k-110k~$63k/yr$20.2k
110k+~$63k/yr$27.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

59%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,426
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

64%White
14%Hispanic
10%Black / African American
5%Unknown / Unreported
4%International
2%Asian
2%Two or More Races
1%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender50% Men · 50% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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