Cottey College

1000 W Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
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Tel: (417) 667-8181
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  • 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%.

Top Placements

Cottey College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
Cottey College(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level4 or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty41 staff32 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Cottey College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Cottey College diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment269 students1,126 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio7:127:1
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# Full-Time Students267 students514 students
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# Part-Time Students2 students612 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-200
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
-
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
11%
3%
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% Black
5%
9%
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% White
65%
67%
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
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% Non Resident races
13%
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Diversity Score0.540.51
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College Completion Rate
61%
41%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,500$31,000
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $19,300 is more than the state average of $13,433. The private state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$19,300$13,433
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$12,204
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,000
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Acceptance Rate71%79%
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SAT Total Avg.1,5101,510
SAT Reading525525
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SAT Math475475
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SAT Writing510510
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ACT Total Avg.6464
ACT Composite2222
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ACT English2222
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ACT Math2020
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Sports

Total Sports Offered7 sports
SportsBasketball, 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 (19.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Fort Scott Community College
    Fort Scott Community College Photo
    Public
    1,816 students | 19.10 Mi2108 S Horton
    Fort Scott,  KS  66701
    (620) 223-2700     19.101,816
  • Allen County Community College
    Public
    2,628 students | 56.60 Mi1801 N Cottonwood
    Iola,  KS  66749
    (620) 365-5116     56.602,628
  • Labette Community College
    Public
    1,891 students | 59.40 Mi200 S 14th
    Parsons,  KS  67357
    (620) 421-6700     59.401,891
  • Neosho County Community College
    Public
    2,212 students | 60.80 Mi800 W 14th St
    Chanute,  KS  66720
    (620) 431-2820     60.802,212
  • Crowder College
    Crowder College Photo - Baseball Field
    Public
    4,401 students | 70.90 Mi601 Laclede Ave
    Neosho,  MO  64850
    (417) 451-3223     70.904,401
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 269 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
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Did You Know?
For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,754 per year for in-state students and $7,141 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,433 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Missouri community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Missouri is Concorde Career College-Kansas City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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