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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

4 Year, Private
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266 undergraduates
cost $26,209 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.

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Acceptance rate 66.3%
SAT score average 1190
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.50
Application fee $20
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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 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $26,209
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,450
Books & supplies $1,188
Other expenses $2,808
Cost of attendance* $39,655
Average financial aid package $27,753
Estimated cost $11,902 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,209
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,450
Books & supplies $1,188
Other expenses $2,808
Cost of attendance* $39,655
Average financial aid package $27,753
Estimated cost $11,902 See my potential costs

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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 266 .

Total enrollment

266

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
73%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 1000 W Austin, Nevada, MO 64772
phone 4176678181
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Popular clubs & activities

Golden key

Phi theta kappa

Student government

Alpha chi

Global citizens

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
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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 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Cottey College?

The average high school GPA for Cottey College students was 3.50.

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 $158,620.

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