Coe College — acceptance rate 71%, tuition $52,226Coe 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.
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
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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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