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Cottey College

Nevada, Missouri 64772

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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Known for biology — close-knit campus

Cottey College is a private institution in Nevada with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 266 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,422 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,154.

Established
1884
Motto
Creators of Incredible Futures
Mascot
Comet (The mascot of Cottey sports teams),The Duck (The "Senior Class" mascot)
Type
Private women's college
Conference
National Association of

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66%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
266Students
6:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$35,422Earnings 10yr
$18,154Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Cottey College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.3%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1424

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,209
Room & Board$9,450
Books & Supplies$1,188
Total Cost of Attendance$36,726
Average Net Price$18,154
Median Debt at Graduation$19,043
Monthly Payment (10yr)$202

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,399
$30–48K$16,718
$48–75K$18,588
$75–110K$18,591
$110K+$20,118

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,154

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

1

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (20)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
266
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 7%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.5%
Freshman Retention61.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,903
8 Years$37,043
10 Years$35,422

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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