Coe College Acceptance Rate
Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,171
- Admitted
- 5,068
- Yield
- 7.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Coe College's acceptance rate has risen from 55.3% in 2014–15 to 70.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,403 to 7,171 (+111%) over that period.
Its 70.7% rate makes Coe College more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 77%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.3% for women vs 64.5% for men, a 10.8-point gap). Coe College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 7.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,403 | 1,882 | 55.3% | 376 |
| 2015–16 | 3,457 | 2,190 | 63.3% | 368 |
| 2016–17 | 6,725 | 3,359 | 49.9% | 374 |
| 2017–18 | 7,002 | 3,938 | 56.2% | 400 |
| 2018–19 | 7,795 | 5,217 | 66.9% | 393 |
| 2019–20 | 7,431 | 4,706 | 63.3% | 379 |
| 2020–21 | 7,041 | 5,623 | 79.9% | 392 |
| 2021–22 | 6,997 | 5,084 | 72.7% | 397 |
| 2023–24 | 7,171 | 5,068 | 70.7% | 359 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,096 | 3,086 | 75.3% |
| Men | 3,075 | 1,982 | 64.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–660 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 560–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 21% |
How Coe College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Coe College's acceptance rate?
Coe College's acceptance rate is 70.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,068 admitted of 7,171 applicants).
Is Coe College test optional?
Coe College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Coe College?
Coe College received 7,171 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,068.
What SAT score do you need for Coe College?
Admitted students at Coe College typically scored 520–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Coe College getting harder to get into?
Coe College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.3% in 2014–15 to 70.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.coe.edu/.