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Cottey College Science & Tech Programs

Cottey College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nevada, MO. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Cottey College?

Contact information for Cottey College are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 W Austin, Nevada, MO 64772
Phone:	4176678181
Website:	www.cottey.edu/
Admissions:	www.cottey.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.cottey.edu/admission/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Cottey College?

You can apply to Cottey College online at: https://www.cottey.edu/admission/apply/

Cottey College is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Cottey College

Here’s what Cottey College considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Cottey College?

Cottey College has an acceptance rate of 69%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Cottey College vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Women	636	440	69%

Can I Afford Cottey College?

The average net price after aid at Cottey College is $18,154. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$25,720
In-State Fees	$1,842
Out-of-State Tuition	$25,720
Out-of-State Fees	$1,842
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$27,562
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,562

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at Cottey College receive some form of financial aid (65 students).

Nearly 100% of students at Cottey College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,228 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,556.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Cottey College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,276 per year.

Cottey College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate’s.

Gender Diversity

Of the 266 undergraduate students at Cottey College, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Cottey College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	17
Hispanic	33
White	185
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	13

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Cottey College break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	29
Oklahoma	9
California	8
Iowa	5
Texas	5

Additionally, approximately 5.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Cottey College

Cottey College delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

38 undergraduate students at Cottey College took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Cottey College

Cottey College offers 13 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Cottey College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.