Coe College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Coe College is a private university in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, enrolling about 1,164 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 64.04% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,125 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $54,666
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,745 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 64.04% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,164 98.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.90%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 23.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1223
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,281
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,171
- Room & Board: $11,790 annual estimate
Coe College: what the data shows
Common questions about Coe College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Coe College?
Coe College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA (ZIP 52402-5092).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Coe College public or private?
Coe College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Coe College cost?
Published tuition: $54,666.
Average net price after aid: $18,745.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,479 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,523 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,475 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,223 |
| $110,001+ | $27,167 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $218,664.
How hard is it to get into Coe College?
Admission rate: 64.04%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1223.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Coe College?
Total enrollment: 1,164 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,281 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Coe College?
150%-time completion rate: 65.90%.
First-year retention: 72.7%.
What do graduates of Coe College earn?
Median earnings: $47,136 six years after entry; $57,125 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
35.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Coe College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (64 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (33 completions)
- Psychology, General (25 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (21 completions)
- Accounting (21 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (19 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (13 completions)
- Physics, General (13 completions)
- Neuroscience (12 completions)
- History, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Coe College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 64.04%; completion rate 65.90%; median earnings $57,125 at 10 years; net price $18,745. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$54,666
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Coe College was $54,666.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,745
2024 Value
In 2024 Coe College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,745.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,980 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,745 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$218,664 4-Year Tuition
$11,790 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$67,456 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$269,824 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Coe College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Coe College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Coe College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $35,730 | $35,730 | $20,822 |
| 2014 | $37,320 | $37,320 | $22,577 |
| 2015 | $39,080 | $39,080 | $20,496 |
| 2016 | $41,000 | $41,000 | $20,896 |
| 2017 | $42,430 | $42,430 | $20,767 |
| 2018 | $44,050 | $44,050 | $20,349 |
| 2019 | $45,580 | $45,580 | $19,955 |
| 2020 | $47,220 | $47,220 | $20,371 |
| 2021 | $48,822 | $48,822 | $18,515 |
| 2022 | $50,664 | $50,664 | $18,673 |
| 2023 | $52,576 | $52,576 | $19,155 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64.04% Acceptance Rate
7,171 Total Applicants
5,068 Students Admitted
359 First-Time Students Enrolled
7.08% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1223
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Coe College reported total enrollment of about 1,164 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.8%), and Black or African American (10.2%). About 35.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Coe College in 2024 is 1,164 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,281 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
59.29% 100% Completion Time
65.90% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 59.29% of students graduating from Coe College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 67% male / 33% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 33% male / 67% female
- Psychology, General: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Coe College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$57,125 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.26% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
661.87% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Coe College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 64 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 33 completions
3. Psychology, General: 25 completions
4. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 21 completions
5. Accounting: 21 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 13 completions
8. Physics, General: 13 completions
9. Neuroscience: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Coe College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Coe College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Coe College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,291
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,383
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Coe College is a private non-profit institution located in Cedar Rapids, IA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,164 students. Student body composition includes White (63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.8%), Black or African American (10.2%). The admission rate is 64.04%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1223. The 150%-time completion rate is 65.90%. Approximately 35.84% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5092
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Coe College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coe College located?
Coe College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is Coe College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Coe College is 64.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,171 applicants and 5,068 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Coe College cost?
Reported tuition is $54,666 and average net price is $18,745 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,790 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Coe College?
Coe College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,281 students, White (63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Coe College?
About 23.5% of students at Coe College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Coe College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Coe College reports midpoint SAT about 1223.
What do graduates of Coe College earn?
Median earnings are $47,136 six years after entry and $57,125 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Coe College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Coe College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Coe College public or private?
Coe College is a private nonprofit institution located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Is Coe College an HBCU?
No. Coe College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Coe College a tribal college?
No. Coe College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Iowa college costs
- Iowa colleges by ROI
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Iowa
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.