Coe College Admission
Acceptance Rate
64.04%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
5.48%
Freshmen Enrollment
303
SAT Scores
1,150
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 8,633 students have applied and 5,529 students have allowed to admit to Coe College (Acceptance rate: 64.04%). Coe's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 5.48 % where 303 students have finally enrolled out of 5,529 admitted students.
Coe acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wartburg College and Luther College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.36%).
Coe enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 17.95%).
How to Apply to Coe College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Coe. Coe offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Coe and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Coe College is 1,150 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Coe College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,136). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Coe College | 1,150 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,136 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Coe College, 28 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,150 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 580 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 570 | 650 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,150 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Coe College, 76 students submitted ACT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 27 |
Coe Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Coe College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |