Cottey College
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Tel:
(417) 667-8181
- 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 256 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Top Rankings
Cottey College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 165 teachers has grown by 135% over five years.
Cottey College | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's | Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus |
Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Public |
Total Faculty | 165 staff | 102 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
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: 2020 (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 (19.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,827 students | 19.10 Mi2108 S Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-2700 19.101,827 - 2,407 students | 56.60 Mi1801 N Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-5116 56.602,407 - 1,719 students | 59.40 Mi200 S 14th
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6700 59.401,719 - 1,898 students | 60.80 Mi800 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-2820 60.801,898 - 4,401 students | 70.90 Mi601 Laclede Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-3223 70.904,401
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