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 956 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
The student population of Cox College has grown by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Cox College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
956 students
1,850 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
474 students
680 students
# Part-Time Students
482 students
1,170 students
# Undergraduate Students
365 students
781 students
# Graduate Students
109 students
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
184 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
86%
60%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
19%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,900
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $10,150 is more than the state average of $4,978. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,150 is more than the state average of $6,468. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$10,150
$4,978
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,150
$6,468
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,375
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
39%
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
22
22
ACT English
21
21
ACT Math
21
21
Source: 2020 (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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