Cox College
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Springfield, Missouri 65802-1917
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Cox College is a private urban institution in Springfield, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 634 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
100% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,867 a decade after enrollment.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
26.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (19)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + city premium