Cottey College, MO
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate and Associate's College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Women-Only
Main Campus
Nevada, MO 64772
Cottey College Rankings
Affordability64
Selectivity25
Retention18
Graduation35
Earnings12
Diversity50
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Cottey College
83%
Bachelor’s
17%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
English Language and Literature6%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities51%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts14%
Admissions
Getting into Cottey College
38%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Cottey College
$21K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$31K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Cottey College
57%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$169
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $9K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $20K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $12K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 54% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Cottey College
66%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 58% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 57% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 60% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 34% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Cottey College
92%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$34K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $34K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $43K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Cottey College
271
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 100% | 69% | 64% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|
Location Map
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