C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

Coe College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Coe College campus, Cedar Rapids, IA
Coe College campus, Cedar Rapids, IA. Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,278
Total Enrollment
59%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Coe College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$57,125
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,136
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
65.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,223
Average SAT
35.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 66th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Coe College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$59,252$81,408+7%#236 of 796#186$25,893
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,769$79,294-11%#749 of 966#693$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,815$64,619-5%#598 of 1176#489$27,000
Biology$41,112$62,172+9%#273 of 841#183$27,000
Physics—$61,162-20%#104 of 107#92$27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$40,167$60,540-5%#104 of 178#91—
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$40,867$58,716-6%#43 of 67#32$27,000
History—$58,240+15%#78 of 459#44—
Psychology$37,072$55,024+9%#251 of 1027#128$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$52,880-3%#321 of 610#268$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$49,498+4%#264 of 680#225$27,000
Economics$42,311————$27,000
Music$24,233—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Coe College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $206,932
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,304/mo — vs ~$599/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 52401 (8.2% cap, Cedar Rapids)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $52,226 $52,226
Room $5,392
Board $5,944
Total Cost (On-Campus) $67,712 $67,712

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
73%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,278
Total Students
51%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 12%
Black 10%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Coe College?
Coe College has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Coe College?
Tuition at Coe College is $52,226 for in-state students and $52,226 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Coe College?
The graduation rate at Coe College is 59%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Coe College a good school?
Coe College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Coe College?
Coe College has a total enrollment of 1,278 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology