Coe College announces dedicated scholarship for Iowa Wesleyan University students; providing transportation for campus visit
As part of its commitment to helping students stay in Iowa and providing a seamless transition for students affected by the closure of Iowa Wesleyan University, Coe College is providing an additional scholarship and a fully funded way to visit campus. Tomorrow, Coe will send a bus to Mount Pleasant to facilitate campus visits and information sessions for students who are in need of a new college home.
“We feel deeply for the students, faculty and staff in the Iowa Wesleyan community,” said Julie Staker ’93, vice president for enrollment, marketing and institutional effectiveness at Coe College. “We will gladly help students who wish to transfer by providing financial assistance. Beyond that, we are mindful of their time as they begin an unexpected college search — we want to create an opportunity to visit our campus without the worry of planning transportation or scheduling an agenda.”
“The challenging transition the Iowa Wesleyan community is experiencing is our focus,” Staker said. “If we can help ease their burden in any way, we will do so.”
Keeping students in Iowa is important to Coe’s mission, and the college continues to show strong post-graduate retention in the area. Of the reporting members of the Class of 2022, 156 remained in Iowa after graduation — 30 more Iowans than the class enrolled in 2018. Of the 156 graduates who remained in Iowa, 113 chose to stay in the Creative Corridor, which is an increase of 55 Corridor residents compared to enrollment.
Coe maintains strong connections with businesses, organizations and the 4,000 plus alumni in the area, and is ready to welcome interested Iowa Wesleyan University students into the community.
“The combination of urban location and small campus creates chances to apply what you’re learning immediately in a professional setting. It’s a deeper way of learning,” Staker said.
The college is the #10 private college for internships in the nation, the #20 private college for alumni network in the nation, has the #17 best career services nationally and the #20 most accessible professors nationwide, all according to The Princeton Review.
Coe in the news
KCRG-TV9 aired a story on Coe providing transportation and scholarship opportunities to Iowa Wesleyan University students, "Some area colleges work to find spots for Iowa Wesleyan students," on April 7, 2023.
Corridor Business Journal aired a story on Coe's dedication to aiding in seamlessly transitioning Iowa Wesleyan University students, "Coe announces dedicated scholarships for Iowa Wesleyan students," on April 7, 2023.
KWWL News 7 aired a story on Coe's free transportation and financial aid opportunities to the Iowa Wesleyan University students, "Coe College extends a helping hand to Wesleyan University students," on April 7, 2023.