Coe College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (a medium-sized city). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Coe College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Coe College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science, music, art studies, and liberal arts.
Coe College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Coe College had 1,355 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Coe College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Coe College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Coe College
1220 First Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5092
General Phone: (319) 399-8000
Admissions Phone: (319) 399-8500
Financial Aid Phone: (319) 399-8540
http://www.coe.edu
Coe College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 80 | English, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, political science, German language, Asian studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | education courses, elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 33 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 26 | biology, physics, chemistry, physical sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 21 | nursing science |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Music | 13 | music performance, music |
| Media | 6 | public relations, public relations and advertising, communication studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Coe College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 254 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 1 |
In 2005, Coe College had a total enrollment of 1,355 students (1,288 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 68% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Coe College offers campus housing for 2,072 of its 1,288 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,278 | 922 | 72% | 316 | 34% |
| Men | 634 | 431 | 68% | 129 | 30% |
| Women | 644 | 491 | 76% | 187 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (319) 399-8500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,570 |
| Room and board | $ 6,260 |
| Room charge | $ 2,880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Coe College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (319) 399-8540
Coe College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $64,970 | 7 | $62,511 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $52,991 | 8 | $48,890 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $46,468 | 5 | $46,407 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $56,538 | 20 | $53,037 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Coe College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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