Cottey College
- Cottey College is an independent liberal arts and sciences college for women located in Nevada, Missouri. Founded in 1884 by Virginia Alice Cottey Stockard, it is owned and supported by the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a philanthropic women's organization. Cottey offers baccalaureate degrees in the following programs: Business, English, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, International Business, International Relations, Liberal Arts and Psychology as well as associate degrees in Arts and Science.
School Highlights
- Cottey College serves 269 students (99% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 33%.
- Cottey College is the only community colleges within Vernon County, MO.
- The nearest community college to Cottey College is Fort Scott Community College (18.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Cottey College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Cottey College | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 41 staff | 32 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 269 students | 1,126 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 267 students | 514 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2 students | 612 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 200 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% |
| % Black | 5% | 9% |
| % White | 65% | 67% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 13% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.51 |
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| College Completion Rate | 61% | 41% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,500 | $31,000 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Cottey College is an independent liberal arts and sciences college for women located in Nevada, Missouri. Founded in 1884 by Virginia Alice Cottey Stockard, it is owned and supported by the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a philanthropic women's organization. Cottey offers baccalaureate degrees in the following programs: Business, English, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, International Business, International Relations, Liberal Arts and Psychology as well as associate degrees in Arts and Science.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Cottey College is Fort Scott Community College (18.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,816 students | 18.90 Mi2108 S Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620)223-2700 18.901,816 - 2,628 students | 56.60 Mi1801 N Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
(620)365-5116 56.602,628 - 1,891 students | 59.50 Mi200 S 14th
Parsons, KS 67357
(620)421-6700 59.501,891 - 2,212 students | 60.90 Mi800 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620)431-2820 60.902,212 - 5,710 students | 70.70 Mi601 Laclede Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417)451-3223 70.705,710
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