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Why Coe
Why Coe?
Because experience is important to an exceptional education. Because community is a building block to success. Because these years should be some of the most memorable you’ll have.
Founded in 1851, Coe College is a nationally recognized four-year private college. But there’s much more to say about Coe, so let’s start with this...
You'll build relationships in the
classroom
.
Almost all of our professors hold the highest degree in their fields, so wouldn’t it be great if students were comfortable enough to just pick their brain like you’re having a coffee together? That’s what happens at Coe. We have the most accessible professors in Iowa (#18 in the nation) according to The Princeton Review.
You'll stack professional experiences
, like internships or research, on top of what you study. That leads to a deeper level of learning and helps build an attractive resume before graduation.Â
Coe has been a Top 25 Best Private Schools for Internships for 6 of the last 8 years according to The Princeton Review,
 and we are also one of just a few private colleges to be a Research for Undergraduate Experiences site, which is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
You'll become part of a nurturing andÂ
lively campus environment
.
Living and learning go hand-in-hand and we want you to live your best life with great friends. We have the Best Student Support & Counseling Services in Iowa (#14 in the nation) according to The Princeton Review. Plus, Cedar Rapids has arts, museums, parks, trails, semi-professional sports and festivals — all the amenities of a larger city.
Think Like a Kohawk
3.6
Average GPA
11
:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16
Average Class Size
Over
50
%
of Students Are from Out-of-State
100
%
of Students Are Guaranteed an Internship, Research or Off-Campus Opportunity
90
%
of Students Are Involved in One or More Student Organizations
35
%
of the Student Body Competes in a Varsity Sport
1
k +
Internships, Jobs and Entertainment Opportunities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Success in the real world
Joshua Conte ’23
Internships confirm career choices
“If I didn't have my internship I wouldn't have had any experience at a law firm going into law school. It's really helping me see what daily life would look like for me as a lawyer. I'm definitely on the right career path.” |
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1. [Coe](https://www.coe.edu/)
2. [Why Coe](https://www.coe.edu/why-coe)
# Why Coe
## **Why Coe?** Because experience is important to an exceptional education. Because community is a building block to success. Because these years should be some of the most memorable you’ll have.
[Visit](https://apply.coe.edu/portal/visit)
[Apply](https://apply.coe.edu/apply)
[Admission](https://www.coe.edu/admission)
[Majors & areas of study](https://www.coe.edu/academics/majors-areas-study)
Founded in 1851, Coe College is a nationally recognized four-year private college. But there’s much more to say about Coe, so let’s start with this...
- **You'll build relationships in the [classroom](https://www.coe.edu/academics).** Almost all of our professors hold the highest degree in their fields, so wouldn’t it be great if students were comfortable enough to just pick their brain like you’re having a coffee together? That’s what happens at Coe. We have the most accessible professors in Iowa (\#18 in the nation) according to The Princeton Review.
- **You'll stack professional experiences**, like internships or research, on top of what you study. That leads to a deeper level of learning and helps build an attractive resume before graduation. Coe has been a Top 25 Best Private Schools for Internships for 6 of the last 8 years according to The Princeton Review, and we are also one of just a few private colleges to be a Research for Undergraduate Experiences site, which is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
- **You'll become part of a nurturing and [lively campus environment](https://www.coe.edu/student-life).** Living and learning go hand-in-hand and we want you to live your best life with great friends. We have the Best Student Support & Counseling Services in Iowa (\#14 in the nation) according to The Princeton Review. Plus, Cedar Rapids has arts, museums, parks, trails, semi-professional sports and festivals — all the amenities of a larger city.
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- [From the Desk of President David Hayes '93](https://www.coe.edu/why-coe/progress-purpose/desk-president-hayes)
## Think Like a Kohawk
***
 3\.6
Average GPA
 11 :1
Student to Faculty Ratio
 16
Average Class Size
 Over 50 %
of Students Are from Out-of-State
 100 %
of Students Are Guaranteed an Internship, Research or Off-Campus Opportunity
 90 %
of Students Are Involved in One or More Student Organizations
 35 %
of the Student Body Competes in a Varsity Sport
 1 k +
Internships, Jobs and Entertainment Opportunities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
## Virtual Tour
[Launch Experience](https://www.youvisit.com/#/vte/?data-platform=v&data-link-type=immersive&data-inst=60902&data-image-width=100%25&data-image-height=200%25&)
***
## Nationally Recognized
[ The Princeton Review\#18 for Most Accessible Professors **&** \#11 for Best Career Services](https://www.coe.edu/why-coe/news/coe-news/coe-earns-national-acclaim-providing-student-support-1)
[ National Fellowship WinnersFulbright, Goldwater, Truman and Rhodes Scholars... we have them all\!](https://www.coe.edu/academics/coe-difference-centers-and-programs/national-scholarships-fellowships)
[ The Princeton ReviewBest 389 Colleges](https://www.coe.edu/why-coe/news/coe-news/coe-college-top-ten-nationally-and-best-iowa-accessible-professors-and-career-services)
[ Friends in High PlacesA National Science Foundation research site](https://www.coe.edu/why-coe/news/coe-news/coe-colleges-reu-site-renewed)
[ InternshipsTop 25 Best Private Schools for internships for 6 of the last 8 years](https://www.coe.edu/why-coe/news/coe-news/coe-nationally-ranked-again-best-school-internships)
[ Contributions to the Public GoodCoe is recognized for **contributing to the public good and** improving social mobility](https://www.coe.edu/why-coe/news/coe-news/us-news-rankings)

## Success in the real world
### Joshua Conte ’23
Internships confirm career choices
“If I didn't have my internship I wouldn't have had any experience at a law firm going into law school. It's really helping me see what daily life would look like for me as a lawyer. I'm definitely on the right career path.”
## Accreditation
Coe is accredited by the [Higher Learning Commission](https://www.hlcommission.org/), the [American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org/education/policies/acs-approval-program/approved-programs.html), the [National Association of Schools of Music](https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/directory-lists/accredited-institutions/), the [Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education](http://caate.net/search-for-accredited-program/), and the [Iowa Department of Education](https://educate.iowa.gov/). The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Coe College is accredited by the [Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education](https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

***
## Where to Next?
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1. [Coe](https://www.coe.edu/)
2. [Why Coe](https://www.coe.edu/why-coe)
## **Why Coe?** Because experience is important to an exceptional education. Because community is a building block to success. Because these years should be some of the most memorable you’ll have.
Founded in 1851, Coe College is a nationally recognized four-year private college. But there’s much more to say about Coe, so let’s start with this...
- **You'll build relationships in the [classroom](https://www.coe.edu/academics).** Almost all of our professors hold the highest degree in their fields, so wouldn’t it be great if students were comfortable enough to just pick their brain like you’re having a coffee together? That’s what happens at Coe. We have the most accessible professors in Iowa (\#18 in the nation) according to The Princeton Review.
- **You'll stack professional experiences**, like internships or research, on top of what you study. That leads to a deeper level of learning and helps build an attractive resume before graduation. Coe has been a Top 25 Best Private Schools for Internships for 6 of the last 8 years according to The Princeton Review, and we are also one of just a few private colleges to be a Research for Undergraduate Experiences site, which is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
- **You'll become part of a nurturing and [lively campus environment](https://www.coe.edu/student-life).** Living and learning go hand-in-hand and we want you to live your best life with great friends. We have the Best Student Support & Counseling Services in Iowa (\#14 in the nation) according to The Princeton Review. Plus, Cedar Rapids has arts, museums, parks, trails, semi-professional sports and festivals — all the amenities of a larger city.
## Think Like a Kohawk
 3\.6
Average GPA
 11 :1
Student to Faculty Ratio
 16
Average Class Size
 Over 50 %
of Students Are from Out-of-State
 100 %
of Students Are Guaranteed an Internship, Research or Off-Campus Opportunity
 90 %
of Students Are Involved in One or More Student Organizations
 35 %
of the Student Body Competes in a Varsity Sport
 1 k +
Internships, Jobs and Entertainment Opportunities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

## Success in the real world
### Joshua Conte ’23
Internships confirm career choices
“If I didn't have my internship I wouldn't have had any experience at a law firm going into law school. It's really helping me see what daily life would look like for me as a lawyer. I'm definitely on the right career path.”
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