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Coe College Reviews

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Katie

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors really care that you are involved in class and that you benefit from class time as much as possible. There are so many resources that students can take advantage of which makes it very possible to succeed as long as you want to.
    Am enjoying being here

    There is such a friendly environment because the campus is so small and it feels like everyone knows everyone. Also, it is very easy to get involved on campus if you know what you want to do or want to try new things.
    Bang for the buck

    Coe is expensive, but they have amazing scholarships and I know that I won't have a problem getting a job by the time I graduate. The price tag seems ridiculous at first, but wait until after you view your scholarship package before you cross it off your list just because of price.
    Tips for prospective students

    Just apply because the sooner you do, the sooner you can find scholarships and have opportunities to visit campus and meet teams and coaches. Getting a feel for the campus is really important so if you have the chance, take advantage of it!
    Great for these types of students

    -Those who want to play college sports but can't decide on just one sport and/or really want to focus on academics as well.
    -People who really want a community feel.
    -Students that want real feedback from professors.
    -Students dedicated to their work- it's not a place where you can just skate by!

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Jaime from Arvada, CO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Coe has small class sizes, and the Professors really care about each student, you can't match this in a large University. Every class I am enrolled in here at Coe is enriching and has opened my eyes to new possibilities and new frontiers of learning.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is beautiful and the people are ridiculously friendly. This was by far the best college out of my choices.
    Bang for the buck

    It's not the cheapest option, but the classes, the scholarships, and everything out here is all worth it. Coe is very generous with their scholarships.
    Tips for prospective students

    Come visit! There is nothing like staying on campus for a day or two. Definitely helps in the decision making process.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students that like the small-school environment. Coe is a fantastic school that has challenging academics, competitive athletics, and great people.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Natasha from N Muskegon, MI

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    I visited around ten schools and Coe won in terms of classwork hands down. Nowhere else did teachers seem as caring and students as engaged as here, even in more expensive, prestigious liberal arts schools.
    Will enjoy being here

    Everyone I met at Coe was really friendly, and it didn't feel like it was just because I was a prospie. In fact, this is the only place I didn't feel singled out for special treatment BECAUSE I was a prospie. I really got to see what the people were like, and what they were was REALLY nice and genuine.
    Bang for the buck

    Coe is really expensive. There. That's been said. But their scholarships are amazing. I wish I had applied sooner, but even applying only a couple weeks before deadline, I managed to get 2/3 of the cost covered just by the school.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply early!

    Visit campus. I had no idea I would love Coe this much until I visited.

    They send out a lot of mail. Don't be scared of that, either.
    Great for these types of students

    -people who are willing to explore a lot
    -people who like sports but don't want it to dominate their life
    -art students

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Clara

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    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.
    Academic Rigor

    it depends a little on the classes you take. there are some teachers who require a huge amount of effort and time from you, but most others require what i find to be manageable amounts. most of the homework load is manageable.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms are cleaned daily except for over the weekends. also, the different dorm choices make it so anyone can be happy. if you want to have a quiet time, murray is the best choice. the freshman dorm, armstrong, can be loud. greene, the boys-only dorm is most definitely known to have crazy things happen there. vorhees, the girls-only dorm has a more at-home, relaxed feeling. douglas is basically just an older (sophomores) version of armstrong.
    Food and Dining

    there are two options for meals: 1) the cafeteria and 2) charlie's pub (the pub). the cafeteria is open mon-thurs 7:15am-8:30pm, fri 7:15am-6:30pm (closed 2:30-4pm). they stop serving hot food between 9-11am, and often close before 8:30, generally at 7:30. they are also open on sat 8-9am; 11:30-1pm; 5-6pm, and sun 10:45am-12:45pm; 5-6pm. the food choices are limited, and often the meat is not cooked all the way. however, you can generally find something you are willing to eat. the pub is open mon-thurs 7:30am-11pm, fri 7:30am-3pm, closed sat, sun 4pm-11pm. the grill is only open for dinner, but sometimes is a nice alternative to going to the cafeteria. the grill food is not really healthy, so try to only eat there maybe once a week. the rest of the pub is basically like a mini-convenience store, mostly food (although they do have batteries and whatnot). it is overpriced, but as long as you use coe cash it does not really matter.
    What to do for fun

    there are plenty of clubs to join, some being rugcutters (dancing), ultimate frisbee, and quidditch. also the student activities committee (sac) plans many entertaining events that students can go to. these are generally loads of fun and worth going to (and free!). also, there is the usual college entertainment of parties.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are a great number of clubs and activities here already, and if you can't find one that fits you, you can always start a new one.
    Greek Life

    the greek life here are very involved. all that i have met have been very nice and welcoming. some of the groups often plan social events that everyone (even non-greeks) can go to.
    Campus Safety

    there have only been rare isolated issues with trouble, but students have never been hurt because of them. everyone has coe's security number plus there are security phones all around campus. it is very safe.

  • Jim from Bettendorf, Iowa

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    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.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared to come in focused and ready to work hard right away if you want a good GPA.
    Academic Rigor

    The classes are fairly challenging and require a pretty decent time commitment to get good grades. Dean's List requires around a 3.875 GPA.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are decent, but Armstrong and Douglas only turn on air conditioning very late into spring so it gets very hot.
    Food and Dining

    Some days the food is pretty good, but other days everything is just terrible. They do have a pretty wide selection to offer though.
    What to do for fun

    There are events on campus and parties to go to usually on the weekends.
    Bang for the buck

    Coe is a good school.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Flunk Day occurs once every year. Classes are cancelled and there are some things to do out in the Quad. It's basically a day of all day drinking.
    Great for these types of students

    Student-athletes and science majors.
    Greek Life

    Not a lot of people are in Greek Life.

  • Blonde from IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you sit in on classes and make sure you stay overnight with a student on campus. It will give you a much better idea of what life is like at Coe.
    Academic Rigor

    Even though I was a strong student in high school, I found that I needed to adjust my studying habits and homework habits greatly in order to succeed and understand material. Also, lectures are essential to my understanding of course material.
    Dorm Life

    I love living in the dorms, because it was really easy to meet people just by seeing them in the halls and people pop in and out if you leave your door open. Also, in the dorms I have everything I need.
    Food and Dining

    The food is very good, but there are some days where there are only items that I don't like to eat.
    What to do for fun

    Coe offers a lot of activities for fun such as theatrical productions, free fitness classes and movies, and a range of clubs to join.
    Bang for the buck

    I feel like I'm getting the most out my college experience here because professors actually help me become a better student, the facilities are clean and nice and I can participate in many different things. However, I feel that college tuition overall is much more expensive than it should be.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    At Coe we have Flunk Day, which is a random day where the college cancels classes. Then all the students have a relaxing day and can participate in all the fun activities that the college provides.
    Greek Life

    I love Greek Life at Coe. I'm a member of AOII and the girls are so amazing. I really enjoy being involved in the community and being seen as a positive role model. I also love that all the sororities and fraternities get along well and have a lot of functions together.
    Campus Safety

    I always feel safe on campus and have not yet felt uncomfortable walking anywhere alone.

  • Alexis from Newhall, IA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    The Coe staff really care about there students getting all that they can out of their classes and you will enjoy being in them.
    Will enjoy being here

    Coe as a good fun atmosphere, no matter who you are you could find something or somewhere to belong at Coe.
    Bang for the buck

    Coes expensive but it pays off when you look at the quality of education they are giving you plus they have a lot of scholarships.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit Coe and spend some time looking in to all that Coe has to offer you.
    Great for these types of students

    Social students, who are serious about furthering education.

  • Kaitlin from Waukon, IA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Coe has wonderful professors who are always willing to help students during and after class. There are a wide variety of classes and majors to choose from.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love going to school at Coe! I enjoy the classes and especially the people. I have never felt alone or left out at school. There's also always fun activities and shows on campus, I've never had a dull weekend!
    Bang for the buck

    Coe is expensive, but I really feel like I am getting the most out of what I've spent. Smaller class sizes and lots of resources for help from counseling to career advice.
    Tips for prospective students

    Choose your college wisely. Your college will become your second home. Don't stress about making new friends, it happens pretty naturally.
    Great for these types of students

    Coe is great for all kinds of students, but more so for students who would like a smaller school.

  • Chandni from Chelmsford, MA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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