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Coe College Admission Requirements

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Your chances of getting into Coe College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

73%
Admission Difficulty for Coe College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Coe College is 73%.  Its admission rate is the 12th lowest in Iowa.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Coe College and can you get accepted?

Coe College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 5,084 out of the 6,997 who applied were admitted.

Coe College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.74. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Coe College?

73% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Coe College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.74 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Coe College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Coe College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

31%
SAT Scores for Coe College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Coe College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
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Coe College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

81%
ACT Scores for Coe College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Coe College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Coe College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.74

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Coe College?

The GPA requirements for getting into Coe College are to have around a 3.74 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Coe College is 3.74 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve this GPA, you need to earn A- letter grades and score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.

 The school ranks #3 in Iowa for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Coe College accepts 73% of students who apply.

Since Coe College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

The table below details the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Coe College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 24.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.2% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.2% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.9% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.6% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.9% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

58% of Coe College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Coe College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 22%
Top 25% of class 58%
Top 50% of class 85%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Coe College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,301 2,696 6,997
Accepted 3,380 1,704 5,084
Acceptance Rate 79% 63% 73%
Enrolled 239 158 397
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 7% 9% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Coe College is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Coe College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Coe College Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Coe College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Coe College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153144 IPEDS survey data for Coe College.

FAQs

Does Coe College prefer SAT or ACT?

31% of students submit their SAT scores to Coe College. 81% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Coe College?

73% of those who apply are granted admission to Coe College. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.