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DO NOT come here if you are from a big city, have an ACT score over 30, or have any self-respect. Coe markets itself as a liberal campus much like larger universities, but is remarkably conservative and protectionist. You will be miserable and it is hard to escape this dunghole of a college and an even worse city.

Coe College is a well rounded liberal arts school with a surprisingly strong program in the hard sciences. It is small, and maintains a warm and inviting atmosphere for those with a diversity of backgrounds. Faculty members are helpful and genuinely want to see students succeed.

Coe is a great place to plug in and make new connections. The professors here give a lot of personalized attention and actually care, and there are lots of incredible opportunities. You receive a great education by having a lot of fun,

The environment is absolutely great. Amazing teachers, awesome students, friendly faculty. It's kind of expensive but totally worth it.

Coe College is a magnificent school that tends to the needs of it's students. Everyone is incredible personable and all of the teachers are very friendly. I can't wait to attend this fall!

Coe seems like a very nice school. Everyone I met there was really nice, and my admissions counselor seemed to go above and beyond the call of duty. He was always there if I needed questions answered (no matter how many I had), and I felt like I actually got to know him, even though we only talked on the phone. They give out a pretty decent amount of financial aid. When I worked it all out, I only had about 3,000 left that I had to pay on my own, and that was before I learned that I was eligible for a full tuition scholarship. But remember that the aid really depends on your situation, so I don't know if anyone else will find themselves with the same amount of aid that I had. I was able to attend one class, and everyone there was really nice. The discussion we had during class was interesting and I didn't feel too intimidated to participate, even though they were sophomores and I was only a senior in high school. The tour guide I had was really forthcoming with information, especially since we were both black and he was in the major that I had chosen. I can't speak for any other African-American students, but sometimes I'm just really curious to know the racial dynamics of certain schools, and he was really open and honest about it. The only cons I had about the school was that the kids there did not give me a great lasting impression as the night went on. We had a concert, and the kids there were drinking and pretty much acting the fool. I try not to be too judgmental about things like that, because I know I can be a bit of a prude sometimes, but I felt that it was completely inappropriate to start drinking at an event that you know prospective students will be attending. It just didn't feel right. I also felt that the grounds needed some serious renovation and upkeep. When I had to go to my host's on-campus apartment, we were pretty much trekking through puddles and mud because the ground was so uneven in that area. It was not a fun ride because I was wearing my fancy shoes and trying to tug along my suitcase at the same time. And then, to make matters worse, even though my host was so sweet and open (we literally had an impromptu question and answer session), her apartment was so dirty that even I had the urge to break out the disinfectant and gloves. I'm not saying that everyone's room was like that. Even the dorm I visited earlier in the day was nice and clean, but again it just felt like the foresight of the students was seriously lacking. She should have tried to clean if she knew a prospective student was coming. At the end of the day, Coe has a few faults, but I'd still recommend this school. Just know that you need to take everything with a grain of salt and be able to judge things for yourself. I'd say that a visit to this school is the best way to know if it's right for you. Good luck!

Coe College is my dream school! It is urban, filled with a relaxed, mellow environment during the day. It is incredibly small but a friendly, caring environment. They also give their students a lot of resources and support.

Coe is a small, tight-knit community of high-achieving but laid-back learners. Classes can be tough, but professors are personable and helpful, so students are encouraged to do their best. And as a small college in a big city, there are opportunities to make lifelong friends and still maintain a lively and spontaneous social life.

Coe has a very nice but slightly old campus. Their facilities could use a little updating, but overall it is a very good school. The athletics are very competitive and most students are athletes.

the people of coe are very friendly and there are many ways to get involved. the teachers are always willing to help out if you need it. the campus is beautiful and kept clean.