Bachelor in Philosophy (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Philosophy (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $42,500 per year..

This programme is designed for students interested in exploring fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, ethics, and human existence. It emphasizes critical analysis of philosophical theories and the development of clear argumentation skills. Students engage with texts from major philosophers and learn to construct and evaluate reasoned positions. The curriculum focuses on reading, writing, and discussion to build strong analytical abilities.

Focus areas include Ethics, Philosophy of science, Philosophy of religion, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Political philosophy.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses in philosophy, upper-level electives, and a capstone seminar. Students complete a senior thesis as part of the capstone requirement.

Graduates pursue careers in law, public administration, education, and research, often entering graduate programmes or professional fields requiring strong analytical and writing skills.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Coe College requires submission of transcripts, a personal statement, and standardized test scores or a portfolio. International students must also provide English proficiency test results.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. 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.