Coe College Acceptance Rate (64%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: How many applicants get into Coe College?

Coe College's acceptance rate was 64% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,529 of 8,633 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 64% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 540–640 reading and writing, 530–650 math

ACT, middle 50%: 23–29 composite

Average net price: $20,940 a year (2022–23)

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Coe College GPA requirements

Coe College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Coe College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Coe College acceptance rate

Coe College admitted 5,529 of 8,633 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 64%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Coe College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with 1,195 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Coe College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	540	580	640
SAT Math	530	570	650
ACT Composite	23	26	29
ACT English	22	25	28
ACT Math	22	25	27

9% submitted SAT scores and 25% submitted ACT scores, as Coe College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1223 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Coe College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Coe College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Coe College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,940 a year at Coe College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Coe College hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Coe College admitted 64% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Coe College require the SAT or ACT?

Check Coe College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Coe College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 25% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Coe College students have?

The middle 50% of Coe College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–640 in reading and writing and 530–650 in math; ACT composite 23–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How important is GPA for getting into Coe College?

A lot: Coe College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Coe College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Coe College admitted 64% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How many applicants get into Coe College?

Coe College's acceptance rate was 64% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,529 of 8,633 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Coe College?

Coe College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Coe College look at legacy status?

No. Coe College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Coe College?

Yes. Coe College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Coe College after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,940 a year at Coe College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Coe College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Coe CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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