Cox College is a student-centered college dedicated to preparing culturally competent health care providers committed to serving their communities, their professions, and transforming the future of health care.
School Highlights
Cox College serves 975 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
The student population of Cox College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Cox College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
975 students
2,348 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
508 students
1,145 students
# Part-Time Students
467 students
1,203 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
581 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
392 students
1,145 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
116 students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
350 students
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
117 students
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
86%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
21%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.03%
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,900
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $10,150 is less than the state average of $16,658. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,150
$16,658
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
95%
ACT Composite
22
22
ACT English
21
21
ACT Math
21
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a single purpose
specialized private college and affiliate of CoxHealth. The college
provides integrated, comprehensive educational programs that
prepare graduates for a changing health care environment. Cox
College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private College of 700
students near the center of Springfield, Missouri. The College
offers ASN and BSN degrees in Nursing, certificates in Medical
Transcription and Medical Coding, interaction with faculty in small
classes, diverse student practical experience with CoxHealth, and
student leadership opportunities. Lester L. Cox College of Nursing
and Health Sciences evolved from a proud tradition in diploma
nursing education. Burge School of Nursing, established at the
Burge Deaconess Hospital in 1907, was known for its high standard
of nursing education and the quality of its graduates. In April
1994 the Board of Directors of CoxHeatlh voted to name the College
for its longtime Chairman, Lester L. Cox. More than 2,500 nurses
graduated from Burge, with the final graduation held in June 1996.
In 1989, the administration and faculty of the Burge School of
Nursing initiated planning to transition from the hospital-based
diploma school to a degree-granting institution of higher
education. The need for transition was validated by the nationwide
move to redesign nursing care into efficient, cost-effective
delivery systems and the need to provide a program more responsive
to the needs of the adult learner. Cox College of Nursing and
Health Sciences is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a
commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. The Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN) has approved
both the Associate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
programs.
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