Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies		3
History
Academic Electives		2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	March 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1220 1st Avenue, NE

City, State, Zip

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5092

Phone

(319) 399-8500

Fax

(319) 399-8816

E-mail

admission@coe.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

March 1

Application Fee

$30

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

March 15

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

November 15

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

December 10

Early Action Notification

Not reported

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record			X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

56% of 7,002 applicants were admitted

Women

57% of 4,341 applicants were admitted

Men

55% of 2,661 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

450 (11%) of 3,937 admitted students enrolled

Women

241 (10%) of 2,482 admitted students enrolled

Men

209 (14%) of 1,455 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

62% of 5,605 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.60

3.75 and Above

44%

3.50 - 3.74

19%

3.25 - 3.49

15%

3.00 - 3.24

13%

2.50 - 2.99

8%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

540-678 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

18%

Score of 600 - 700

28%

Score of 500 - 600

53%

Score of 400 - 500

3%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

533-648 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

18%

Score of 600 - 700

25%

Score of 500 - 600

45%

Score of 400 - 500

13%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

25 average
22-28 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

42%

Score of 24 - 29

44%

Score of 18 - 23

14%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 27%
Top quarter: 54%
Top half: 88%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

2%

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$56,550

Tuition and Fees

$45,000

Room and Board

$9,480

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses

$1,070

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Not reported

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning December 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001854	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

371 (94.3%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

345 (91.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

345 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

54 (20.9%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

87%

Average Award

$39,948

Need-Based Gift

Received by 345 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $36,170

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 291 (81.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,478

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 48 (15.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

46 (13.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $28,957

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,196 (88.7%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,116 (93.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,116 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

189 (20.5%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

83%

Average Award

$37,350

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,116 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,869

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 927 (81.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,394

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 152 (15.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

237 (16.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $26,222

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

75%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$34,769

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

16.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, ROTC Scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

1,559

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Applied Art and Design, Creative Writing, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

141

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans

Number of Awards

1,274

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,807

Academic Calendar System

Other

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Psychology

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering, public health with University of Iowa; law with University of Iowa

Special Programs

Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

101

Part-Time Faculty

76

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

52%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 24% of classes
10-19 students: 48% of classes
20-29 students: 21% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 33% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 63% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

532,292

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

450

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Cedar Rapids Population

128,429

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

53 acres

Weather

Temperature

7.7 average low in January, 78.4 average high in September

Rain

108 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

3 mile(s) from campus in Cedar Rapids

Nearest Train Station

60 mile(s) from campus in Mt. Pleasant

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

86% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

14%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Kohawk

School Colors

Crimson and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

lacrosse, rock climbing, soccer, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, multicultural fusion, coe alliance, student senate, habitat for humanity, international club

Sororities

25% of women participate

Fraternities

25% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,394

Women

782 (56.1%)

Men

612 (43.9%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,369

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.8% Asian
8.2% Black/African-American
10.7% Hispanic/Latino
3.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
70.1% White
3.4% Unknown

International Students.

2.3% from 20 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

81.3%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

60.9%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

68.1%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

68.1%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

82%

Average Starting Salary

82%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

18.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 2%
Engineering 1%
Law 2%
Arts and Sciences 17%
Medicine 2%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 1%