Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-5092
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Coe College is a private institution in Cedar Rapids with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1206, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,125 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,155.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Coe College classroom and students in 1894.
- •In 1875, the college was reestablished as "Coe College Institute" and in 1881, after a private donation from T.
- •Coe was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1907.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1206
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
27.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,496
Programs (40)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average + city premium