| Type | 4 year, Private |
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| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | Town: Remote |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Dormitory capacity | 350 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 7 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| Students retention rate | 53% |
| On-time graduation rate | 67% |
Located in Nevada, Missouri, Cottey College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Cottey College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Cottey College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
The retention rate of students at Cottey College is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cottey College do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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The institution provides on-campus housing
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Women online
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Cottey College in 2022 for students from Missouri.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Missouri's average | $9,083 |
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| National average | $30,235 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Cottey College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Missouri's average | $19,257 |
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| National average | $30,238 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Cottey College received on average $17,266 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cottey College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cottey College students is 66.7%.
66.7%
- African American 53.8% 7 students
- white 68.0% 70 students
- hispanic 81.8% 9 students
- International Students 85.7% 12 students
- Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students
Athletic Associations
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
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