Cottey College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6229 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1753 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1666 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 67 | In Missouri |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 311
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- cottey.edu
Cottey College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cottey College has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 73% | |
| Applicants | 682 | 682 | |
| Admissions | 498 | 498 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 96 | 96 |
15 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 223 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 19 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 16 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 5 (2%) |
| Asian | 4 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cottey College is $17,123 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,527 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,611 |
| $48-75K | $15,293 |
| $75-110K | $18,280 |
| $110K+ | $19,823 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,350 |
| Fee in-district | $1,610 |
| Fee in-state | $1,610 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,610 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 350 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,620 |
Cottey College majors
Cottey College has granted 38 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cottey College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | |
| Criminology | 9 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 21 | 38 |
Cottey College has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 56% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cottey College has published 65 scientific papers with 282 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Physics, Law, Philosophy, History, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 9 |
| 2015 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 18 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 |
| 2018 | 7 | 21 |
| 2019 | 10 | 18 |
| 2020 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 5 | 39 |
| 2022 | 5 | 24 |
| 2023 | 8 | 46 |
Notable alumni
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Dora Dougherty Strother
- Occupations
- test pilotmilitary personnelengineeraircraft pilotpilot in command
- Biography
-
Dora Jean Dougherty Strother was an American aviator best known as a Woman Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and B-29 Superfortress demonstration pilot. She was a U.S. military pilot, human factors engineer with Bell Aircraft, instructor at the University of Illinois and helicopter test pilot for Bell Aircraft.
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Mary Daggett Lake
- Years
- 1880-1955 (aged 75)
- Occupations
- historianhorticulturist
- Biography
-
Mary Daggett Lake was an American historian, botanist, and educator instrumental in documenting early North Texas settlers and promoting the appreciation and use of native Texas plants. A Fort Worth, Texas civic leader, she led the garden club movement in Texas, wrote numerous columns for state and local newspapers, and was instrumental in the creation of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the oldest botanical garden in Texas.
General info
| Founded | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Creators of Incredible Futures |
| Colors | yellow, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 136 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 W Austin Nevada, Missouri, 64772 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 4176678181 |