COE MAKES IT POSSIBLE.
YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN.
THIS IS IT.
YOU’RE GOING TO COLLEGE.
The journey you've been waiting for is here. This is your story — and it's just getting started. We're excited to be part of it. ✨
Best Career Services in the nation
#22
Most Accessible Professors in the nation
TOP 25
Best Private Schools for Internships for 6 of the last 7 years
NEARLY
100% of reporting Coe graduates are employed, in grad school or engaged in service within nine months of graduation. The national average is 85%.
TION IS EVERYTHING
LOCATION LOCATION
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.
Average distance 55.1 MILES
Iowa private colleges
Center of nearest urban area of 250,000+ people
Less than 1 MILE
Downtown Cedar Rapids
KICKSTART YOUR CONNECTIONS
Our connections become your connections. C3: Creativity, Careers, Community is the #8 career services in the nation and career specialists excel at connecting your education with real experience.
• Finding the right internship
• Preparing your resume and practicing for interviews
• Networking
• Matching service opportunities with your passions
#22 Most Accessible Professors in the nation
Rankings from The Princeton Review
4,000+ alumni in the area
TOP 1% career services center in the nation
Best Private Schools f or Internships for 6 of the last 7 years
NEARLY 100%
of reporting Coe graduates are employed, in grad school or engaged in service within nine months of graduation. The national average is 85%.
KATIE AMEKU ’25
Watch Katie's story
earned the most preeminent academic scholarship in the world in 2025 — the Rhodes Scholarship. Only 32 recipients are chosen from the United States each year.
“...being able to represent Coe is truly, truly the greatest honor. Having access to a network of changemakers and people that are also like-minded is going to further prepare me for my future.”
After graduating from Coe with mathematics and physics majors, Ameku is enrolling at Oxford University where she will receive up to three years of a fully funded scholarship to study philosophy, politics and economics, a degree often pursued by future world leaders.
11:1 student-tofaculty ratio
16 average class size
40% of Coe students double major
40+ national fellowship winners and fnalists in the last decade
Coe is a NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Research Experiences for Undergraduates site, an honor bestowed on only a few small colleges.
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.
LEARN ON YOUR TERMS
MAJORS majors majors
Acco u n t i n g
• 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 i s k M a na gem en t / 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
M at h e m at i c s *
Molecular Biology
Music*
Music 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
MIN ORS
A p p l i e d Mathematics
Ar t H i story
C l a ss i cal Studies
G e n d e r & Sexuality Studies
H e a l t h & Society Studies
M u s e u m Studies
Re l ig i on
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
* Minor also available
Every frst-year student 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. Your Success Coach will help you towards success for all four years at Coe! 5 4 1
THE CENTER FOR HEALTH & SOCIETY
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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 fnd a role in health care.
UPPORT UPPORT
More than a traditional 3 career services center, C3 is where our connections become your connections. Learn more on page 5.
All the academic 4 support you could 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, of-campus study resources and national fellowship application support — all in Stewart Memorial Library.
To be your best, you 5 need to feel your best. At Coe, we take an all-encompassing approach to health and wellness. We ofer resources like yoga, meditation and health care to elevate your mind, body, and spirit so you can thrive.
FIND YOUR PEOPLE
90% of students are involved in one or more student organization
100+
student-run clubs, organizations and athletic teams
A SAMPLING OF CURRENT STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
African Cultural Club
Alpha Phi Omega
Asian Association of Coe
Astronomy and Astrophysics Club
Biology Club
Black Self Educated Organization
Cedar Rapids Dance Marathon
Chemistry Club
Circle K Club
Coe Alliance
Coe College Mahjong Club
Coe Student Education Association
Coespañol
Economics Club
Environmental Club
First Gen Club
Geekfest
International Club
Justice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Collaboration
KCOE Radio
Kohawk Indigenous Students and Allies
Magic: The Gathering Club
Math Club
Model United Nations
Mortar Board
Muslim Students Association
Neuroscience Club
Phi Alpha Delta
Philosophy Club
Physics Club
Political Science Club
Pre-Health Club
Psych Club
Relationship and Sexual Violence
Prevention
Student Activities Committee
Student Alumni Association
Student Nursing Association
Student Senate
The Navigators at Coe College
Tea and Tarot
The Salt Company
Women In Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Women in the Lindsay Lounge
Young Americans for Freedom
LITERARY & FINE ARTS
A-Coe-Pella
Cosmos
Drumline
Music Club
The Novelist Club
Of Stage Players
The Pearl Literary Magazine
Pep Band
RECREATIONAL
Clay Target Club
Combat Club
Fencing Club
Kicking Kohawks
Kohawk Archery Club
Rock Climbing Club
Sports Analytics Club
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
Ultimate Frisbee
Wellness Club
SORORITIES
Alpha
All student groups and events are open to all Kohawks. And if you don't see a club you’re interested in, you can start one of your own!
WIN BIG
AT THE NCAA LEVEL.
NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETIC TEAMS
MEN’S ATHLETICS WOMEN’S ATHLETICS
Baseball Basketball
Basketball Cross Country
Cross Country Golf
Football Soccer
Golf Softball
Soccer
COED VARSITY ATHLETIC TEAMS
Archery
Bowling
Esports
Swimming & Diving
Swimming & Diving Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field - Indoor
Track & Field - Indoor
Track & Field - Outdoor
Track & Field - Outdoor Triathlon
Wrestling Volleyball Wrestling
NEARLY
CLUB
Archery
Boxing
Climbing
Dance
Esports
Lacrosse
Ultimate Frisbee
GET OUT THERE.
100% of Kohawks are guaranteed an internship, research opportunity or offcampus 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
TYLER
SALRIN ’25
went from Goldwater Scholar to SpaceX intern to NSF research fellow (and back to SpaceX).
Read Tyler's story
KATHERINE
DAVIS ’27
earned a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in Japan.
Read Kat's story
WESTIN HANSEN ’23
dove into art database management in New York City with Goodman Taft.
Read Westin's story
EARVIN
DIZON ’25
spent a summer at FOX Sports in LA, an internship reserved by alum Curt Menefee ’87
Watch Earvin's story
40% of Kohawks study of-campus at more than 40 locations across six continents .