Cottey College

Nevada, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Cottey College

Cottey College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Nevada, MO, in a town setting. It enrolls about 254 students. The acceptance rate is 69%. 56% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $35,422.

69%

Acceptance

$13,805

Net price

254

Enrollment

56%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

69%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,805

Average net price

$27,562

In-state tuition

$27,562

Out-of-state tuition

$11,240

Room & board

$1,225

Books & supplies

$39,269

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

61%

Students with federal loans

$19,043

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,093

$30–48K

$10,634

$48–75K

$12,063

$75–110K

$15,732

$110K+

$18,130

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Social Sciences16.7%

Business15.4%

Psychology14.1%

Education12.8%

Humanities11.5%

Multidisciplinary7.7%

Biology5.1%

History3.9%

Visual & Performing Arts3.9%

Natural Resources3.9%

After Graduation

$35,422

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,903

Median earnings (6 yrs)

56%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

56%

Earn more than a HS grad

$26,653

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

254

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

100% women

Race & ethnicity

White

70%

Hispanic

13%

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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