GUIDE 2025-2026 COUNSELOR
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT COE?
COE OFFERS 60+ MAJORS AND AREAS OF STUDY with multiple programs added in the last year.
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
Coe ofers
go to www.coe.edu/visit
FAST FACTS
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
EDUCATION DAY
Friday, January 23
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS DAY
Friday, February 6
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ECONOMICS DAY
Friday, February 20
PREVIEW DAY
Friday, February 27
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES DAY
Friday, March 3
TRANSFER WEEK March 23-27
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SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP* Up to $42,000
IMPACT AWARD $2,500
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Up to $4,000
ALL STATE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000
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.
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.
Priority deadline to fle the FAFSA: March 1, 2026
Coe’s Code: 001854
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.
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.
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
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
Accounting
• Managerial
• Public African American Studies*
Art*
• Multimedia Graphic Design
• Media Production
• Non - Profit Arts and Creative
Leadership
Asian Studies*
Biochemistry
Biology*
Business Administration
• Aviation Management
• Aviation Management & Flight Operations
• Finance
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• R isk Management/ Insurance
• Sports Management
Chemistry*
Communication Studies*
Computer Science*
Creative Writing*
Data Science*
Economics*
Elementary Education
Engineering Physics
English*
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
History*
Interdisciplinary Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Economics*
International Studies
Kinesiology
Mathematics*
Molecular Biology
Music*
Mu sic Education
Neuroscience
Nursing Philosophy*
Physics*
Political Science*
Psychology
• Organizational Science
Public Relations
Social & Criminal Justice
Sociology*
Spanish*
Spanish Studies
Theatre Arts*
• Theatre Arts Management
• Performing Arts
MINORS
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Classical Studies
Gender & Sexuality Studies
Health & Society Studies
Mu seum Studies
Religion
Secondary Education
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pre - Actuarial Science
Pre-Architecture
Pre - Athletic Training
Pre - Dentistry
Pre - Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre - Medicine
Pre - Music Therapy
Pre - Pharmacy
Pre - Physical Therapy
Pre - Physician Assistant
Pre - Podiatry
Pre - Public Health
Pre -Veterinary