Coe College Admissions Profile
Coe College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. It serves roughly 1,224 students with a student-faculty ratio near 11:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 71%. Estimated in-state tuition is $50,664 ($50,664 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $46,400.
For 1,400 students pursuing over 60 areas of study, Coe College redefines the liberal arts with a hands-on component. In addition to major and general education coursework, students are guaranteed an internship, research project or off-campus study experience. Coe is one of the few liberal arts institutions in the country to promise hands-on learning. In recent years, Coe students have interned at the Chicago Board of Trade, Mayo Clinic and Google; completed research on Coe's campus through the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program and traveled the world through 35+ off-campus study options.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- First-year retention: 77%
- Graduation rate: 59%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $50,664
- Out-of-state tuition: $50,664
- Average net price: $64,682
- Pell grant recipients: 37%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Design
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Nursing
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Greek Life
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Individual Visit: April 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Individual Visit Experience: April 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Individual Visit: April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Individual Visit: April 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $46,400, underscoring the return on investment for Coe College students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 77%
- Graduation rate: 59%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 11:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male