Cottey College
Nevada, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 303
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 60.54%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students: 30.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 46.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 68.7%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 12.2%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 7.9%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 12.2%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 7.9%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $33,941
In-State tuition: $23,114Out-of-State tuition: $23,114
Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,918 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,653 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,490 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,653 (2022)
Average Family Income: $59,348 (2017)
Median Family Income: $42,404 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 17.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 15.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,043 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $202 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,629 |
| $30k-48k | $13,294 |
| $48k-75k | $15,338 |
| $75k-110k | $22,087 |
| $110k+ | $15,301 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 61%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,043 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,609 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 66.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $18,938 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $32,952 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Dance. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 49 | $12,000 | $127 | $30,359 ($2,530) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,101Full time faculty: 88%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 7.0
School's endowment start of year: $110,207,476 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $132,495,711 (2022)