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Cox College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 39%
Students retention rate 50%

Located in Springfield, Missouri, Cox College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Cox 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 9-to-1, Cox College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Cox College is 50% , 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 Cox College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

39.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,600

Cost of attendance at Cox 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
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,600

Cost of attendance at Cox 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
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Cox College received on average $9,824 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.

$9,824
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 100% $6,345 $12,690
Other Federal Grant 2 100% $6,745 $13,490
State Grant/Scholarships 2 100% $2,000 $4,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 50% $2,158 $2,158
Total Grant & Scholarships 2 100% $9,824 $19,648

Service Offerings

Cox College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cox College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges