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Cottey College

Nevada, MO · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website

Admission rate
69%
Accessible
Average net price
$21,347
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings
$46,543
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Cottey College is a private nonprofit college in Nevada, MO with 254 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $21,347 per year ($18,758 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,543 ten years after enrolling.

Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
69%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
567
Fall 2023
Admitted
376
Fall 2023
Yield
18%
of admitted students enrolled

What Cottey College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$40,491
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$29,594

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$18,758
  • $30–48k$20,179
  • $48–75k$19,717
  • $75–110k$21,258
  • $110k+$24,927

Get a personal estimate with Cottey College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Freshman retention
67%
Median earnings
$46,543
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$20,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
254
Student–faculty ratio
6:1
Receive Pell grants
51%
  • White70%
  • Hispanic13%
  • Black7%
  • Asian2%

Cottey College FAQ

What is Cottey College's acceptance rate?+

Cottey College admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Cottey College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Cottey College?+

In Fall 2023, 567 students applied to Cottey College and 376 were admitted; 66 enrolled.

Does Cottey College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Cottey College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Cottey College require an essay?+

Cottey College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Cottey College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $40,491 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,347.

What is Cottey College's graduation rate?+

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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