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Coe College, a private four-year, co-educational institution established in 1851, is a liberal arts college located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is a selective institution with a residential campus which covers about 50 acres. Catering to around 1,300 students, it is one of the smaller universities which have a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Coe College offers a wide range of under-graduate and graduate courses. Bachelors in Arts, Music and Nursing are some of the major courses that it is known for. The college also offers a masters degree in the Art of Teaching. Apart from this, Coe is recognized as one of the finest liberal arts colleges and has a number of well-respected publications.
The College fields a number of men’s and women’s sports teams, including basketball, cross-country, wrestling and swimming. The teams participate in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Coe College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA (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 nutrition and exercise therapy.
Coe College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 690.
Coe College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Coe College had 1,316 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Coe College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Coe College 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
http://www.coe.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 76 | English, history, Spanish language, sociology, economics, political science, interdisciplinary studies, French language, ... |
| Business and Management | 42 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 28 | biology, physics, chemistry, physical sciences, molecular biology, biochemistry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 25 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, education courses |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Music | 9 | music performance, music |
| Media | 8 | public relations and advertising |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Coe College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 277 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Coe College had a total enrollment of 1,316 students (1,406 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 57% |
| Illinois | 13% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Coe College offers campus housing for 1,044 of its 1,406 (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 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,943 | 1,224 | 63% | 342 | 28% |
| Men | 899 | 528 | 59% | 143 | 27% |
| Women | 1,044 | 696 | 67% | 199 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| 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 | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,720 |
| Room and board | $ 6,890 |
| Room charge | $ 3,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Coe College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185400)
Coe College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $76,378 | 10 | $74,810 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $58,169 | 4 | $58,194 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $52,165 | 12 | $48,907 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $42,075 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $64,469 | 28 | $58,259 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
African-American/Black Studies
American Literature (United States)
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
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 5% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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