Coe makes it possible.
You make it happen.
This is it. You’re going to college.
You’ll have complete freedom…and unlimited opportunities. This moment is yours, and the future is what you make it.
At Coe you’ll have distinct
advantages... MORE ATTENTION
#20 Most Accessible Professors in the nation
BETTER CONNECTIONS
#12 Best Private School for Internships in the nation
#17 Best Career Services in the nation A LEG UP Nearly 100% of reporting Coe graduates are employed, in grad school or engaged in service within nine months of graduation. The national average is 84%.
Rankings from The Princeton Review
#1
place to live in Iowa and top 50 in the nation Livability
J.W. MORTON & ASSOCIATES CEDAR GRAPHICS GODADDY
KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL TRANSAMERICA
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10+ RADIO STATIONS
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
ALLIANT ENERGY POWERHOUSE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON SKYWALK GROUP
COE COLLEGE
20+ LAW OFFICES AEROTEK UNITED FIRE GROUP
restaurants
LINN-MAR HIGH SCHOOL MARION HIGH SCHOOL
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locally owned coffee shops
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live music venues
Endless
opportunities — for — entertainment, internships, jobs and fun!
THE HIS
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Location is
When you graduate from Coe, you’ll leave with more than a degree. Build a resume demonstrating real experience, lock in references who are industry insiders and practice savvy interpersonal skills that impress employers. Coe is in the heart of Cedar Rapids, the perfect college town. It’s a metro area, population 267,000, with thousands of job and internship opportunities within walking distance.
Cedar Rapids is the Perfect College Town. Check out the video.
THEATRE CEDAR RAPIDS
LINDALE MALL CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART
INFORMATICS
ARA GALLERY & INTERIORS
BERGANKDV
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
METRO HIGH SCHOOL IOWA STARTUP ACCELERATOR
65+ ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS
VERIZON FOUR OAKS
IOWA CERAMICS CENTER AND GLASS STUDIO
NEWBO CITY MARKET
ORCHESTRA IOWA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF IOWA COLLINS AEROSPACE
STORY CENTER
CEDAR RAPIDS METRO ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
PHYSICIANS’ CLINIC OF OWA MEDICAL PAVILION
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CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE
IOWA BIG HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
ABC AFFILIATE KCRG-TV9 NEWS
TRUENORTH
PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL INGREDION
MCGRATH AMPHITHEATRE CEDAR RAPIDS KERNELS
NATIONAL CZECH & SLOVAK MUSEUM & LIBRARY CEDAR RAPIDS ROUGHRIDERS
everything. You’ll be able to live your best life, as you see fit.
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Average distance of Iowa private colleges to
CENTER OF NEAREST URBAN AREA OF 250,000+: 55.1 MILES Coe to downtown Cedar Rapids:
<1 MILE
Kickstart your connections.
Our network becomes your network. C3: Creativity, Careers, Community connects students to Coe’s business partners for internships and with 4,000+ successful alumni in the Cedar Rapids area, and many more around the world, for mentoring.
• Finding the right internship
• Networking
• Preparing your resume and practicing for interviews
• Matching service opportunities with your passions
#17
#12
Best Career Services in the nation
Best Private School for Internships in the nation
Rankings from The Princeton Review
Top
1%
career services center in the nation
4,000+
Emani
alumni in the area
Watch Emani's story
BRINKM AN ’21
was one of 100 students chosen out of 1,700 to attend a national diversity and inclusion forum in New York City. She said her work with C3 helped her stand out.
“I’ve utilized C3 since I started at Coe. They helped me with my resume, cover letter and interviewing skills, which prepared me for this opportunity.” Emani completed an advanced degree in urban and regional planning and is currently an associate planner for the city of West Des Moines.
Learn on
your terms.
A hallmark of a Coe education is the individual attention you deserve. We make it possible to connect 1:1 with your professors to discuss coursework, ask questions and get advice on your future. Our dedication to creating a successful learning environment has earned us national accolades.
Coe is a
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Research for Undergraduate Experiences Site, an honor bestowed on only a few small colleges.
#20
Most Accessible Professors in the nation
11:1 student-tofaculty ratio
16
average class size
40%
of Coe students double major
Majors Accounting
Film Studies*
Social & Criminal Justice
Pre-Law
• Managerial
French
Sociology*
Pre-Medicine
• Public
French Studies
Spanish*
Pre-Music Therapy
African American Studies*
General Science
Spanish Studies
Pre-Pharmacy
Art*
History*
Theatre Arts*
Pre-Physical Therapy
Art History*
Interdisciplinary Studies
Writing*
Pre-Physician Assistant
Asian Studies*
International Business
* Minor also available
Pre-Podiatry
Biochemistry
International Economics*
Biology
International Studies
Business Administration
Kinesiology
• Management
Literature
• Marketing
Mathematics*
• Sports Management
Molecular Biology
Pre-Public Health
MINORS
Pre-Veterinary
Anthropology Classical Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies Health & Society Studies
Chemistry*
Music*
Communication Studies*
Neuroscience
Computer Science*
Nursing
Creative Writing*
Organizational Science
Data Science
Philosophy*
Economics*
Physics*
Education
Political Science*
English*
Psychology
Environmental Science
Public Relations
Environmental Studies
Religion*
Secondary Education
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Actuarial Science Pre-Architecture Pre-Athletic Training
40 NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP WINNERS AND FINALISTS in the last decade
Pre-Dental Pre-Engineering
Emma
Read Emma's story
L ASSEN ’23
Winning a prestigious Fulbright Assistantship to teach in Spain would not have been possible without help from multiple professors and staff.
“I've felt lucky to be surrounded by people at Coe who care about me and want to help me be successful, and to me I see that as part of the culture of the college.”
first-year student 1 Every is assigned a Success Coach, so you'll start college with someone by your side. You won’t be expected to know everything about Coe or the college transition, so your coach will introduce you to resources and ensure you’re aware of important dates as you begin life as a Kohawk.
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More than a traditional career services center, C3 is where our connections become your connections. Learn more on page 5.
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All the academic support you can ever need is in a central location on campus, so you'll never have to guess where to go. Find tutoring for every major, the Writing Center, audio-visual assistance for your presentations, off-campus study resources and national fellowship application support — all in Stewart Memorial Library.
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THE CENTER FOR HEALTH & SOCIETY A dedicated hub for immersive health care education and connections to health care providers in the MedQuarter Regional Medical District, which includes Coe’s campus. The Center for Health & Society is Coe’s forward-thinking contribution to the global shortage of health care workers, where students across majors can find a role in health care.
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6 To be your best, you need to feel your best. At Coe, we take an all-encompassing approach to health and wellness. We have resources to elevate your mind, body and spirit so you can thrive.
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2 Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coe wouldn’t be Coe without people of all backgrounds, viewpoints and experiences, which creates an enriching educational experience. The DEI office assists in welcoming students and aiding in their transition to college.
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100+
student-run clubs, organizations and athletic teams
Find your niche...
90% OF STUDENTS
are involved in one or more student organization
A sampling of current student organizations CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Asian Association of Coe Black Self-Educated Organization Chess Club Coespañol Diversity Inclusion Collaboration Team Environmental Club Geekfest I’m First — First-Generation Student Organization
Occult Club Student Alumni Association
ACADEMIC American Association of University Women Biology Club Chemistry Club Coe Student Education Association
Coe Review
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Cosmos
Navigators
Creative Writing Club
Peer Ministry
Fiber & Craft Club
SALT Company
Improv Club
RECREATIONAL
Art Club
Off Stage Players Scrunchie Magazine
Physics Club
The Pearl Literary Magazine
International Club
Psychology Club
Japanese Student Association
Student Nursing Association
KCOE Radio Station
Credo
Kohawk Law Pre-Health Club
Women in STEM
Kohawk Otaku Anime Club
PUBLIC INTEREST
Love Your Melon
CoeAlliance
Multicultural Fusion
CoeVotes
Muslim Student Association
Model United Nations
Nuestra Coemunidad
OUTreach
RELIGIOUS LIFE
LITERARY AND FINE ARTS
COMMUNITY SERVICE Alpha Phi Omega Cedar Rapids Dance Marathon Habitat for Humanity
Fencing Club
Martial Arts Tactic Club Outdoors Club Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Watch our Kohawk Athletics video
Win Big
at the NCAA level.
MEN’S & WOMEN’S NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETIC TEAMS
MEN’S ATHLETICS
WOMEN’S ATHLETICS
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field - Indoor Track & Field - Outdoor Wrestling
Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field - Indoor Track & Field - Outdoor Triathlon Volleyball
NEARLY 40% of students participate in
VARSITY ATHLETICS
Kohawks earn berths at multiple NCAA championships, recently winning the clay target national title.
COED VARSITY ATHLETIC TEAMS
Archery Bowling Cheer & Dance Clay Target Esports
CLUB SPORTS
Archery Boxing Clay Target Climbing Dance Esports Lacrosse Ultimate Frisbee
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NCAA, VARSITY & CLUB SPORT TEAMS
NCAA DIVISION III
AMERICAN RIVERS CONFERENCE
MASCOT: KOHAWK
SCHOOL COLORS: CRIMSON & GOLD
May Term class in the Mount Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
We make it possible for every student to gain valuable experience, in fact it’s a promise:
100% of Kohawks are guaranteed an internship, research opportunity or off-campus study before graduation.
Research at Coe goes beyond collecting data — you’ll analyze, hypothesize, report and present. Spend your summer on or off campus completing professional research. Then, present your findings at the annual Student Research & Discovery Symposium.
Watch our Student Research & Discovery Symposium video
INTERNSHIPS AREN’T JUST LOCAL, THEY’RE COAST-TO-COAST.
Carter
M ASKE ’24
Read Carter’s story
embraced the bright lights of L.A. during a Coe-exclusive internship at FOX Sports.
Westin
HANSEN ’23
Read Westin’s story
dove into art database management in New York City with Goodman Taft.
40% OF KOHAWKS STUDY OFF-CAMPUS AT MORE THAN 40 LOCATIONS ACROSS SIX CONTINENTS.
Faith
WEBB ’24
earned a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in South Korea for one term.
Read Faith’s story
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Average starting salary for recent Coe grads is
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HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
60+ AREAS OF STUDY