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Coe College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1070-1290. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 23-29. Coe College admitted 64% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1070-1290
ACT middle 50%
23-29
Acceptance rate
64%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,164

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Coe College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1290 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Coe College's SAT submitters; 1070 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 43% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Coe College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Coe College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing540580640
SAT Math530570650
SAT total (estimated)107011501290
ACT composite232629

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 640 in Reading and Writing and 650 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 120 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1223.

Testing policy

Does Coe College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Coe College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Coe College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Coe College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$54,666
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$18,745
First-year retention rate
73%
Graduation rate within 6 years
66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,125

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FAQ

Coe College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Coe College?

Coe College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1070 and 1290 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1290 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1070 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Coe College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 23 to 29, with a median of 26. Scoring 29 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Coe College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Coe College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Coe College's admissions website before you apply.

What is Coe College's acceptance rate?

Coe College admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].