Overview
Founded in 1884, Cottey College is a women’s liberal arts college in southwest Missouri. Cottey confers bachelor’s degrees in 12 academic majors as well as several associate degree-granting programs. In addition, Cottey pays for second year students to travel as a class to one of several international destinations such as Rome, London, Florence, and Madrid. Currently overseen by the PEO Sisterhood, Cottey remains the only nonsectarian college in the United States owned and operated by women.
Acceptance Rate:
66%
Average Net Price:
$18,322
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1094
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,562 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,562 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1225 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
72%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
45%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,402
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,968
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,530
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
22%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2960
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,968
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$5,965,484
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
52%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,032
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$156
Students receiving federal loans
49%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,249
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,153
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Women’s College
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
567
Students Applied
17
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$20
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
11%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1094
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
266
Total Number of Undergrads
266
0
100
61%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
74%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
23
Faculty Overview
0
100
90%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
23
Countries Represented
3
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
84%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Comets
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Softball
- Volleyball
Cottey College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,700
Top 5 Cities
Joplin
Kansas City
Denver
Seattle
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Cottey College
Mercy
Wells Fargo
Walmart
The Hartford
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$156
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