Coe College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with 1,164 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, costs an average of $18,647 a year after grants and graduates 60% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Coe College acceptance rate and admissions
Coe College admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 540 to 640, math 530 to 650). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Coe College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Early action | Dec 10, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Mar 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Coe College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Coe College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $56,730 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,238 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $70,325 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,647 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,647 a year after grants and scholarships, $51,678 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Coe College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Coe College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 60% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $60,502 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 45% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Coe College majors and what graduates earn
Coe College awarded bachelor's degrees in 37 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($81,408).
All 37 majors at Coe College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 1,164 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Coe College?
Coe College admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Coe College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $56,730. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,647 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Coe College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 540 to 640 in reading and writing and 530 to 650 in math, and 23 to 29 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Coe College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Coe College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Coe College?
60% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Coe College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,502 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.