Cottey College
Nevada, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Nevada, Missouri, Cottey College is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 254 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,422 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 58.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $19,043, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.86x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,805 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biology, Clinical Psychology, Business Administration & Management, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,422
Graduation Rate
58.7%
Median Debt
$19,043
Average Net Price
$13,805
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.86x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
254
Admission Rate
69.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$27,562
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,562
Pell Grant Rate
46.2%
Federal Loan Rate
60.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,093
Income $30K–$48K
$10,634
Income $48K–$75K
$12,063
Income $110K+
$18,130
Student Demographics
White
69.7%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
12.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
1.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
59.3%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Programs (17)
Bachelor (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Not reported | 12 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| International Relations | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $33,236 | 12 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 2 |
| Criminology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
| International Business | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
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