First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | December 10, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: coe.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 50 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 33 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 19 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 6 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 6 |
| Music | 5 |
| Data Science | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Creative Writing | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference
Archery, Other Sports, Rifle
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cedar Rapids, IA
278,677 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
The Eastern Iowa (CID)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.7 of 20
Elevation
746 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
12°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
34.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Mount Mercy University1 mi
- Cornell College13 mi
- University of Iowa23 mi
- University of Northern Iowa55 mi
- Grinnell College57 mi
- Upper Iowa University59 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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