Academics
- Graduation Rate52%
- Majors Available20
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio6:1
- Retention Rate61%
AP Credit Policy
Cottey College accepts credit completed through the Advanced Placement Program administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Credit hours granted are entered on the student's transcript.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 111 |
3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 112 |
Art History | 4 | 3 | ART 202 |
Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 101 |
Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 210 |
Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 210, 220 |
Chemistry | 3 | 5 | CHE 210, CHE 211 |
4 | 10 | CHE 210, 211, 212, 213 | |
Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POL 201 |
Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CSC 201 |
Drawing | 4 | 3 | ART 131 |
English Language and Composition | 5 | 3 | WRI 102 |
English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 103 |
Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | ENV 120 |
European History | 4 | 3 | HIS 102 |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FRE 101, 102 |
4 | 14 | FRE 1,1 102, 201, 202 | |
Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 201 |
Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 202 |
Music Theory | 4 | 4 | MUS 110, 111 |
5 | 8 | MUS 110, 111, 112, 114 | |
Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY 101 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | 4 | PHY 206 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | 4 | PHY 205 |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 101 |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPA 101, 102 |
4 | 14 | SPA 101, 102, 201, 202 | |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 130 |
United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POL 101 |
United States History | 4 | 3 | HIS 111 |
5 | 6 | HIS 111, HIS 112 | |
World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | HIS 132 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate and Bachelor's
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Criminology
D
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
H
- History, General
I
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Music, General
O
- Organizational Leadership
R
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Double Major
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
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