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Cottey College

Cottey College is a small, private institution located in Nevada, mo. Founded in 1884, Cottey College offers undergraduate degrees in 20 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 311 undergraduates
cost $24,960 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Cottey College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.41
Application fee $20
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Cottey College is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
7 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Research and Experimental Psychology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
International Business
Fine and Studio Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $24,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,620
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $2,653
Cost of attendance* $37,333
Average financial aid package $26,866
Estimated cost $10,467 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,620
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $2,653
Cost of attendance* $37,333
Average financial aid package $26,866
Estimated cost $10,467 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Cottey College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 311 .

Total enrollment

266

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
19%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1000 W Austin, Nevada, MO 64772
phone 417-667-8181
address https://www.cottey.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Golden key

Phi theta kappa

Student government

Alpha chi

Global citizens

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Cottey College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Cottey College?

Cottey College is located in Nevada, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Cottey College? 

The acceptance rate for Cottey College is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Cottey College?

The average high school GPA for Cottey College students was 3.41.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Cottey College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Cottey College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $149,332.

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