Bachelor in Accounting (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the public accounting track is reduced when courses are spread over five years..

This programme offers two distinct majors: managerial accounting and public accounting. Students choose one major, as both share the same core courses. The managerial accounting track prepares students for careers in private industry or non-profit organizations. The public accounting track supports those aiming for the CPA designation and practice in public accounting.

Focus areas include Managerial Accounting, Public Accounting, Tax Accounting, Auditing, Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting, Advanced Accounting.

The programme requires 120 semester hours for the full degree. Students complete core accounting courses and select a major track with additional specialized coursework. The public accounting track includes advanced tax and auditing courses not required in the managerial track.

Graduates enter roles such as accountants, auditors, tax specialists, and financial analysts in private companies, non-profits, or public accounting firms.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and standardized test scores if applicable. International students must provide English proficiency proof.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. Public accounting students may extend studies over five years with reduced tuition. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.

Coe College began in 1851 and has grown into a selective, private, four-year liberal arts institution. Its academic program covers more than 60 areas of study across a range of fields. Small classes, averaging 16 students, support discussion and critical thinking, while students can pursue double majors and complete internships, research, or off-campus study. Specialized options include aviation studies and flight operations, with flight training at the Eastern Iowa Airport and a business administration degree alongside pilot certificates and ratings.

The college is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second-largest city. The surrounding area provides access to internships, jobs, and entertainment, including opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, teaching hospitals, international companies, nonprofits, local startups, and businesses connected to Coe's local alumni network. Students are guaranteed an internship, research, or off-campus study opportunity, and 40 percent study off campus.

Coe is a residential campus, with nearly 100 percent of students living on campus. More than 100 clubs, organizations, and athletic teams support an active student community, and 90 percent of students participate in campus activities. Daily life includes residence halls, dining, athletics, student organizations, and traditions such as Homecoming, Late Night Breakfast, the Victory Bell, and Flunk Day. International students should expect a close campus environment where activities, classes, and social spaces are within a short walk.