Coe College offers superb academics in more than 60 areas of study as well as hundreds of extracurricular activities in a thriving urban setting that promotes student growth and success. With a student body size of 1,400, Coe has a national reputation for academic excellence enhanced by a student-centered, highly supportive campus environment. Coe consistently ranks as a top college by national publications, including…
#1 private college in Iowa for the combination of low cost to attend and high income after graduation (The New York Times)
#7 most accessible professors in the U.S. (#1 in Iowa) (The Princeton Review)
#12 private college for internships (#1 in Iowa) (The Princeton Review)
#8 best career services in the nation (#1 in Iowa) (The Princeton Review)
Top 1% of private colleges nationwide for internships and career services (The Princeton Review)
Every first-year student is assigned a Success Coach, so students will start college with someone by their side. Students won't be expected to know everything about Coe or the college transition, so their coach will introduce them to resources and ensure they're aware of important dates as they begin life as a Kohawk.
At Coe, our connections become your connections. With the #8 Best Career Services in the nation, Coe will connect you to business partners for internships and with 4,000+ successful alumni in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, area, and many more around the world, for mentoring.
Coe College is located in the Perfect College Town. Cedar Rapids is Iowa's second-largest city with a metro area population of 267,000. From Coe’s position in the heart of Cedar Rapids, endless opportunities for entertainment, jobs and internship opportunities are within walking distance.
When you graduate from Coe, you’ll leave with more than a degree. Build a resume demonstrating real experience, lock in references who are industry insiders and practice savvy interpersonal skills that impress employers. In fact, 100% of Kohawks are guaranteed an internship, research opportunity or off-campus study program before graduation. Post-graduation, nearly 100% of reporting graduates are employed or in grad school within nine months.
Admitted students, and all students interested in life as a Kohawk, are invited to schedule a visit to Coe College to meet with their admission counselor about scholarship opportunities (up to full tuition), tour campus and connect with current students and faculty.