ROTC at Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Coe College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Iowa.
Cross-town & partner options
Coe College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 23.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Iowa.
Army ROTCCross-town · 23.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Iowa.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Coe College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.3 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 64% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,290 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–29 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $54,666 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $54,666 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 66% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Coe College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Coe College has 1,164 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Coe College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Coe College: FAQ
Does Coe College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Coe College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Iowa.
Which ROTC branches can Coe College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Iowa, 23 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Iowa, 23 mi).
Is ROTC at Coe College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Coe College and train with the unit at University of Iowa.
School links and location
These links belong to Coe College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
coe.edu
- Admissions
coe.edu
- Apply
coe.edu
- Financial aid
coe.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5092
IPEDS UNITID: 153144
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