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Cottey College

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Start: 2026-04-14T14:00:00
Location: Cottey College

Nevada, Missouri 64772

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Campus Vibe

Sciences-focusedTight-knitCollege town

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

Campus Visits

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.3%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

1424

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

4400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (20)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Beginnings Cottey College, circa 1910 Cottey College was founded by Virginia Alice Cottey (known as Alice Cottey) in 1884; she originally called it Vernon Seminary, based on the county.
•After teaching at Central College in Lexington, Missouri, since 1875, Cottey decided she wanted to establish her own school.
•Vernon Seminary opened in 1884 as a primary, intermediate, and collegiate preparatory school.
•In 1886, the school's name was officially changed to Cottey College.
•By 1932, the college consisted only of the higher education part, offering a two-year program.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from MO state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K

88 mi(153 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

233 mi(404 min)

Dallaspop. 1.3M

375 mi(650 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City103 mi

STL St Louis226 mi

OKC Oklahoma City246 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1267 mi · ~36h 36m drive

New York, NY1105 mi · ~31h 55m drive

Hartford, CT1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive

Providence, RI1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive

Albany, NY1134 mi · ~32h 46m drive

Syracuse, NY1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive

Rochester, NY952 mi · ~27h 30m drive

Buffalo, NY885 mi · ~25h 34m drive

Philadelphia, PA1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive

Pittsburgh, PA790 mi · ~22h 49m drive

Harrisburg, PA951 mi · ~27h 28m drive

Newark, NJ1096 mi · ~31h 40m drive

Washington, DC940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Baltimore, MD963 mi · ~27h 49m drive

Atlanta, GA626 mi · ~18h 5m drive

Charlotte, NC772 mi · ~22h 18m drive

Raleigh, NC881 mi · ~25h 27m drive

Miami, FL1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive

Orlando, FL987 mi · ~28h 31m drive

Tampa, FL970 mi · ~28h 1m drive

Nashville, TN434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

New Orleans, LA598 mi · ~17h 17m drive

Richmond, VA925 mi · ~26h 43m drive

Chicago, IL453 mi · ~13h 5m drive

Detroit, MI674 mi · ~19h 28m drive

Minneapolis, MN497 mi · ~14h 21m drive

St. Louis, MO233 mi · ~6h 44m drive

Kansas City, MO88 mi · ~2h 33m drive

Indianapolis, IN462 mi · ~13h 21m drive

Columbus, OH628 mi · ~18h 9m drive

Cleveland, OH719 mi · ~20h 46m drive

Milwaukee, WI494 mi · ~14h 16m drive

Dallas, TX375 mi · ~10h 50m drive

Houston, TX561 mi · ~16h 12m drive

Austin, TX557 mi · ~16h 5m drive

San Antonio, TX628 mi · ~18h 9m drive

Los Angeles, CA1357 mi · ~39h 12m drive

San Francisco, CA1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive

San Diego, CA1330 mi · ~38h 25m drive

Seattle, WA1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive

Portland, OR1544 mi · ~44h 36m drive

Denver, CO586 mi · ~16h 56m drive

Phoenix, AZ1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive

Salt Lake City, UT957 mi · ~27h 39m drive

Honolulu, HI3907 mi · ~112h 52m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Kansas City (MCI)103 miles

Rental car

155 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

206 min$124-206

St Louis (STL)226 miles

Rental car

339 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

452 min$271-452

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Cottey College Application Checklist

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Cottey College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award