Cox College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #10758 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2365 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2265 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #61 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #6 of 6 | In Springfield |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Undergraduates
- 677
- Graduates
- 175
- Male:Female Ratio
- 12:88
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- coxcollege.edu
Cox College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cox College has an acceptance rate of 33% and is among the top 8% 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 | 33% | 50% | |
| Applicants | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Admissions | 1 | 1 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1 | 1 |
448 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
214 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 100%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 716 (85%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 37 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 36 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 16 (2%) |
| Asian | 15 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cox College is $17,490 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 | $17,490 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,927 |
| $48-75K | $14,027 |
| $75-110K | $28,124 |
| $110K+ | $23,818 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,646 | $12,233 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,646 | $12,233 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,646 | $12,233 |
| Fee in-district | $2,750 | $2,150 |
| Fee in-state | $2,750 | $2,150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,750 | $2,150 |
Cox College majors
Cox College has granted 144 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs and 83 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cox College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 96 | 131 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 25 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 20 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 13 | ||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 4 | ||
| Grand Total | 120 | 144 | 83 |
Cox College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 67% |
General info
| Alternative names | Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Science |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1907 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 99 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1423 N Jefferson Springfield, Missouri, 65802-1917 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 169,000 |
| Phone | 4172693401 |