Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Private
Coe College admitted 71% of 7,171 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 59% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Coe College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 10, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Coe College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $67,712 a year. After grants, students paid $20,940 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Coe College’s acceptance rate?
Coe College admitted 71% of applicants: 5,068 of 7,171 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Coe College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due December 10, 2026, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Coe College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1280, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Coe College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Coe College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Coe College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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