Tis is it. You’re going to college. You’ll have complete freedom…and unlimited opportunities. Tis moment is yours, and the future is what you make it. Coe will help make it great.
At Coe you’ll have distinct advantages...
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#7 Most Accessible Professors in the nation
BETTER CONNECTIONS
TOP Best Private Schools for 25 Internships for 6 of the last 7 years
#8 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 86%.
Rankings from The Princeton Review
for quality of life in Iowa and top 100 in the nation Livability
214 restaurants
14 locally owned coffee shops
17 live music venues
opportunities — for — entertainment, internships, jobs and fun!
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.
Kickstart your connections.
• Finding the right internship
• Preparing your resume and practicing for interviews
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.
• Networking
• Matching service opportunities with your passions
#7 Most Accessible Professors in the nation
Top 1% career services center in the nation
#8 Best Career Services in the nation
Rankings from The Princeton Review
Nearly 100% of reporting Coe graduat es are employed, in grad school or engaged in service within nine months of graduation. The national average is 86%.
Top 25 Best Private School for Internships for 6 of the last 7 years
4,000 + alumni in the area
Emani BRINKMAN ’21
Watch Emani's story
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.
#7 Most Accessible Professors in the nation
11:1 student-tofaculty ratio
16 average class size
40% of Coe students double major
Majors
Accounting Engineering Physics
• Managerial English*
• Public Environmental Science
African American Studies*
Art*
• Multimedia Graphic Design
• Media Production
• Non Profit Arts and Creative Leadership
Asian Studies*
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
• Aviation Management**
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
• Sports Management
Chemistry*
Communication Studies*
Computer Science*
Creative Writing*
Data Science
Economics*
Education
Environmental Studies
French & Francophone Studies*
History*
Interdisciplinary Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
International Economics*
International Studies
Kinesiology
Mathematics*
Molecular Biology
Music*
Music Education
Neuroscience
Nursing
Organizational Science
Philosophy* Physics*
Political Science*
Psychology
Public Relations
Religion*
Social & Criminal Justice
Sociology*
Spanish*
Spanish Studies
Theatre Arts*
MINORS
Anthropology
Art History
Classical Studies
Gender & Sexuality Studies
Health & Society Studies
Museum Studies
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 Pha rmacy
Pre Physical Therapy
Pre Physicians Assistant
Pre Podiatry
Pre Public Health
Pre Veterinary
* Minor also available
** A substantive application for this program has been submitted to the accreditor and is pending Higher Learning Commission approval.
40+ NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP WINNERS AND FINALISTS in the last decade
Emma LASSEN ’23
Read Emma's story
Winning a prestigious Fulbright Assistantship to teach in Spain would not have been possible without help from multiple professors and staf.
“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.”
1 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!
Surrounded by
3 1 C3 is where our connections become your connections. Learn more on page 5.
2 More than a traditional career services center,
3 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, of-campus study resources and national fellowship application support — all in Stewart Memorial Library.
4 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.
5 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.
6 Coe wouldn’t be Coe without people of all backgrounds, viewpoints and experiences, which creates an enriching educational experience. The DEI ofce assists in welcoming students and aiding in their transition to college.
100+
student-run clubs, organizations and athletic teams
Find your niche...
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
International Club
Japanese Student Association
KCOE Radio Station
Kohawk Otaku Anime Club
Love Your Melon
Multicultural Fusion
Muslim Student Association
Nuestra Coemunidad
Occult Club
Student Alumni Association
ACADEMIC
American Association of University Women
Biology Club
Chemistry Club
Coe Student Education Association
Kohawk Law
Physics Club
Pre-Health Club
Psychology Club
Student Nursing Association
Women in STEM
PUBLIC INTEREST
CoeAlliance
CoeVotes
Model United Nations
OUTreach
LITERARY AND FINE ARTS
Art Club
Coe Review
Cosmos
Creative Writing Club
Fiber & Craft Club
Improv Club
Of Stage Players
Scrunchie Magazine
The Pearl Literary Magazine
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Alpha Phi Omega
Cedar Rapids Dance
Marathon
Habitat for Humanity
90% OF STUDENTS are involved in one or more student organization
RELIGIOUS LIFE
Credo
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Navigators
Peer Ministry
SALT Company
RECREATIONAL
Fencing Club
Martial Arts Tactic Club
Outdoors Club
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Watch our Kohawk Athletics video
Win Big
NEARLY 40% of students participate in VARSITY ATHLETICS at the
NCAA level.
Kohawks earn berths at multiple NCAA championships, recently winning the clay target national title.
MEN’S & WOMEN’S NCAA DIVISION III
ATHLETIC TEAMS
MEN’S ATHLETICS
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field - Indoor
Track & Field - Outdoor
Wrestling
WOMEN’S ATHLETICS
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field - Indoor
Track & Field - Outdoor
Triathlon
Volleyball
COED VARSITY
ATHLETIC TEAMS
Archery
Bowling
Cheer & Dance
Clay Target
Esports
CLUB SPORTS
Archery
Boxing
Clay Target
Climbing
Dance
Esports
Lacrosse
Ultimate Frisbee
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 of-campus study before graduation.
May Term class in
Research at Coe goes beyond collecting data — you’ll analyze, hypothesize, report and present.
Spend your summer on or of campus completing professional research.
Then, present your fndings at the annual Student Research & Discovery Symposium. Watch our Student Research & Discovery Symposium video
the Mount Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
INTERNSHIPS AREN’T JUST LOCAL, THEY’RE COAST-TO-COAST.
Tyler SALRIN ’25
received a Goldwater Scholarship one month and started an internship with SpaceX the next.
Westin HANSEN ’23
dove into art database management in New York City with Goodman Taft.
earned a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in South Korea for one term.
Read Tyler’s story
Read Westin’s story
Read
Faith’s story
Top
25
Best Private School for Internships for 6 of the last 7 years
Iowa’s #1 private college for low cost to attend and high income after graduation
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#8 Best Career Services in the nation Rankings from The Princeton Review Average salary for recent Coe grads is 21.4% higher than average One of only 5 D3 schools nationally to qualify for the national tournament in football, women's volleyball, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball and softball. CoeCollege
