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Cottey College

Nevada, MO

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Private
  • Campus Life
    Small • Rural
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $17K
  • SAT Range
    1030–1120
  • Graduation Rate
    74%
  • Special Mission
    Special Mission
    All-Women

Cottey College is a small, 4-year, private school. This all women college is located in a large town in a rural setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate and bachelor's degrees.

From the Institution

Cottey College is an independent baccalaureate-granting liberal arts and sciences college for women. Important features of a Cottey education include: - A high-quality curriculum that challenges students to explore a range of academic disciplines. - Professors who are scholars trained at excellent institutions, with over 90% holding the highest degree in their field. They are outstanding teachers committed to encouraging curiosity and thoughtful inquiry. - Intentionally small class sizes encourage students to explore concepts and express ideas. - Excellent experiential learning opportunities, including individualized internships, study abroad options, and community service. - A leadership development program open to all students. - A sophomore-level study abroad experience for students paid for by the College with very little expense for the student. Learning modules developed by faculty enhance the experience. Destinations vary each year, and in recent years include major European cities and the following countries: Guatemala, Peru, New Zealand, Japan, and Thailand. - Interdisciplinary baccalaureate programs in Biology, Business Administration-Management, Criminology, Elementary/Secondary Education, English, Environmental Studies, Health and Biomedical Sciences, History, International Business, International Relations, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Theatre, and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. - Other degree options include Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts-Music, and Associate in Science degrees. - Outstanding resources dedicated to the education of women with a commitment to the use of technology to enrich learning. - An intercollegiate sports program offering volleyball, basketball, softball, golf, flag football, esports, and cross country. Cottey is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Students attend Cottey from around the country and across the world. In 2021-22, this included students from 34 states, 14% of whom were ethnically diverse. An additional 8% of Cottey students were from 17 different countries. Founded in 1884 by Virginia Alice Cottey-who believed women should have the same educational opportunities as men-Cottey is owned and supported by the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a philanthropic, educational organization. Cottey alumnae report at least one aspect of their college experience in common-the ability to shape their destiny based on the intellectual motivation and excellent academic preparation they received as a result of their Cottey education.

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College Board Code
6120
Application Types Accepted
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Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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