Counselor Guide

COUNSELOR

GUIDE 2025-2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT COE? COE OFFERS 60+ MAJORS AND AREAS OF STUDY with multiple programs added in the last year.

COE IS TEST OPTIONAL!

No ACT/SAT required.

Go to apply.coe.edu/portal/testoptional-policy to learn more about our test-optional admission policy.

AVIATION MANAGEMENT & FLIGHT OPERATIONS - Gain crucial hands-on experience just minutes from campus. Our aeronautical feld station at CID provides exposure to high-trafc terminal operations and the most popular domestic and international airlines in the world.

ENGINEERING PHYSICS - Put your engineering analytical skills to the test. Our urban Cedar Rapids campus is a hands-on haven, surrounded by advanced manufacturing companies, including expertise in the aerospace and defense industries.

RISK MANAGEMENT/INSURANCE - The risk management and insurance industries are experiencing signifcant growth. Risk management students learn to proactively identify, assess and control threats to an organization’s capital, earnings and operations to prevent and minimize potential problems — a valuable skill!

2025-2026 VISIT EVENTS KOHAWK KICKOFF DAY Friday, September 12 Saturday, September 20 Friday, September 26 LEGACY DAY Friday, October 3 SHADOW A KOHAWK DAY Friday, October 17 Friday, November 7 Friday, November 14 Friday, April 10

CRIMSON & GOLD DAY Saturday, October 18 NURSING DAY Tuesday, October 14 STEM DAY Monday, October 27 MUSIC MONDAY Monday, November 3

ADMITTED STUDENT DAY Saturday, November 15 Saturday, January 31 Saturday, February 14 Saturday, April 11

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ECONOMICS DAY Friday, February 20

EDUCATION DAY Friday, January 23

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES DAY Friday, March 3

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS DAY Friday, February 6

PREVIEW DAY Friday, February 27

TRANSFER WEEK March 23-27

Coe ofers a variety of individual and group visits, both in person and virtually. To register for a visit and learn more, go to www.coe.edu/visit

FAST FACTS

16

26

3.7

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

AVERAGE ACT

AVERAGE GPA

40%

36

100%

OF STUDENTS DOUBLE MAJOR (and graduate in four years)

FULBRIGHT STUDENTS IN THE LAST 14 YEARS

For more than a decade, nearly

TOP

100%

OF REPORTING COE GRADUATES are employed or in grad school within 9 months of graduation.

25

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR INTERNSHIPS FOR 6 OF THE LAST 8 YEARS The Princeton Review

OF STUDENTS ARE GUARANTEED AN INTERNSHIP, research project or of-campus study experience before graduation.

#8

BEST CAREER SERVICES IN THE U.S. The Princeton Review

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP* — Up to $42,000 IMPACT AWARD — $2,500

FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is intended to assist with the expenses of a student’s educational investment. For the 2024 -25 academic year, Coe provided 100% of our new students with fnancial aid.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP — Up to $4,000

Priority deadline to fle the FAFSA: March 1, 2026

ALL STATE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP — $5,000

Coe’s Code: 001854

SIBLING AWARD — $500 LEGACY AWARD — $1,000 WRITING CENTER FELLOWSHIP — $1,300 MERIT RECOGNITION AWARDS* — Up to Full Tuition WILLISTON JONES SCHOLARSHIPS*+ — Up to Full Tuition IOWA KOHAWK AWARD — $2,000 NATIONAL KOHAWK AWARD — $2,000 FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.coe.edu/frst-yearscholarships-awards * To receive the full scholarship amount, students are expected to live on campus.

Commuter students are not eligible for full -tuition scholarships. + Winners of full -tuition awards are not eligible for any other Coe -funded fnancial aid.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS AP & IB CREDIT: Scores of four or higher on AP exams.

Scores of fve or higher on IB high level exams.

Coe accepts up to eight advanced courses total. Only select AP and IB courses are accepted for credit.

COLLEGE COURSEWORK: Students must receive a grade of “C” or greater.

Must closely resemble a Coe College course.

Students with special circumstances are encouraged to call the Ofce of Financial Aid at 877.CALL.COE to learn more about fling the proper forms.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

www.coe.edu/fnancial-aid

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Students have the option to apply using the Coe College Application or the Common Application.

A MESSAGE FROM

THE DEAN On behalf of the Coe College Ofce of Admission, I would like to invite you to campus to see frsthand all of the unique opportunities available to our students. Our team can work with you to set up a visit that fts your needs and answers your questions about Coe. Simply call 877.CALL.COE. JOSH KITE

Associate Vice President for Enrollment, Dean of Admission

COE COLLEGE APPLICATION www.coe.edu/apply THE COMMON APPLICATION www.commonapp.org (no supplement required)

TRANSCRIPTS: Students may be admitted based on self- reported scores provided we eventually receive ofcial transcripts that confrm their scores.

Ofcial transcripts can be submitted to Coe using one of the following methods: Mail to 1220 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Email to admission@coe.edu Parchment Exchange Common Application (If the student has submitted the Common Application to Coe College)

LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION:

Although students are not required to provide a letter of recommendation, they may be submitted via the Common Application, email, phone (877.

CALL.COE) or online (www.coe. edu/admission - recommendation).

ACT OR SAT SCORES:

Under Coe’s test- optional policy, students are not required to submit a standardized test with their application for admission. Go to apply.coe.edu/portal/test- optional policy for full details.

DATES & DEADLINES OCTOBER 1, 2025 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is anticipated to become available.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Early decision application deadline DECEMBER 10, 2025 Early action application deadline

March 1, 2026

Regular decision application deadline and FAFSA Priority fling deadline

May 1, 2026

National Candidate Reply Date

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VISITING CAMPUS, GO TO www.coe.edu/visit

AREAS OF STUDY MAJORS

• Marketing

Music Education

Health & Society Studies

Accounting

• Risk Management/ Insurance

Neuroscience

Museum Studies

Nursing

Religion

Philosophy*

Secondary Education

•

Managerial

•

Public

• Sports Management Chemistry*

African American Studies*

Communication Studies* Computer Science*

Art*

Physics* Political Science* Psychology

• Multimedia Graphic Design

Creative Writing*

• Media Production

Economics*

Public Relations

• Non -Profit Arts and Creative Leadership

Elementary Education

Social & Criminal Justice

Engineering Physics

Sociology*

English*

Spanish*

Environmental Science

Spanish Studies

Environmental Studies

Theatre Arts*

• Organizational Science

Data Science*

Asian Studies* Biochemistry Biology*

History*

Business Administration

• Theatre Arts Management

Interdisciplinary Science

• Aviation Management & Flight Operations

International Economics*

• Finance

Kinesiology

Applied Mathematics

• International Business

Mathematics*

Art History Classical Studies

• Management

Molecular Biology Music*

Gender & Sexuality Studies

International Studies

Pre -Actuarial Science Pre-Architecture Pre -Athletic Training Pre -Dentistry Pre -Engineering

• Aviation Management

Interdisciplinary Studies

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

• Performing Arts

Pre-Law Pre -Medicine Pre -Music Therapy Pre -Pharmacy Pre -Physical Therapy Pre -Physician Assistant Pre -Podiatry

MINORS

Pre -Public Health Pre -Veterinary

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N V I S I T WWW.CO E . E D U/AC A D E M I C S

NOTABLE

RANKINGS One of US News & World Report’s Top National Liberal Arts Colleges Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges

ATHLETICS Coe is afliated with one of the nation’s most active and competitive NCAA Division III conferences.

NCAA DIVISION III SPORTS MEN ’ S SPORTS Baseball | Basketball | Cross Country | Football | Golf Soccer | Swimming & Diving | Tennis | Track & Field - Indoor Track & Field - Outdoor | Wrestling

#1 private college in Iowa for the combination of low cost to attend and high income after graduation, according to The New York Times Build Your Own College Rankings

WOMEN ’ S SPORTS Basketball | Cross Country | Golf | Soccer | Softball Swimming & Diving | Tennis | Track & Field - Indoor Track & Field - Outdoor | Triathlon | Volleyball | Wrestling

Ranked the #2 college in Iowa

by College Choice

COED VARSITY ATHLETIC TEAMS Archery | Bowling | Cheer | Clay Target | Dance | Esports

#22 Most Accessible Professors

by The Princeton Review

CLUB SPORTS Clay Target | Archery | Climbing | Dance | Esports

#8 Best Career Services

by The Princeton Review

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT WWW.KOHAWKATHLETICS.COM

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