Cottey College

Nevada, MOPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Less Selective • 69% Acceptance

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69%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$13,805

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

254

Students

Small campus body

$32,903

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Cottey College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Nevada, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 254 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 69%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

254 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

69% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading545 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math530 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite22 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

69%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences16% of degrees

Business & Marketing12% of degrees

Biological Sciences12% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $33,236

Earnings 5yr: $33,737

Debt: $12,000

Biological and Physical Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dance.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

International Business.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

International Relations and National Security Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Music.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Research and Experimental Psychology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,805

In-State Tuition$27,562

Out-of-State Tuition$27,562

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

46%

Pell Grants

61%

Take Loans

59%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$32,903

+8% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$35,422

Completion Signals

56%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

67%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$119/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

Men

100%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

31%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$54,804

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Cottey College

Nevada, MOPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Less Selective • 69% Acceptance

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Add to list:

69%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$13,805

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

254

Students

Small campus body

$32,903

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

254 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

69% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading545 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math530 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite22 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

69%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences16% of degrees

Business & Marketing12% of degrees

Biological Sciences12% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $33,236

Earnings 5yr: $33,737

Debt: $12,000

Biological and Physical Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dance.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

International Business.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

International Relations and National Security Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Music.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Research and Experimental Psychology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,805

In-State Tuition$27,562

Out-of-State Tuition$27,562

Financial Assistance & Support

46%

Pell Grants

61%

Take Loans

59%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$32,903

+8% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$35,422

Completion Signals

56%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

67%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$119/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

Men

100%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

31%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$54,804

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