Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school45%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Cottey College
Nevada, MO
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$26,209
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,209
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,450
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,032
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$35,659
Net price (after aid)$18,154
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,399
$30k – $48k$16,718
$48k – $75k$18,588
$75k – $110k$18,591
$110k+$20,118
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$35,422
Median debt at graduation$19,043
Est. monthly loan payment$202
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants45%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans56%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Freshman Retention
61%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$26.2k
Net price
$18.2k
Pell
45%
above avg
Median debt
$19k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$35.4k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesEducationArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (17)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryPhysicsEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
International RelationsEconomics
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
MusicEnglish LiteraturePhilosophy
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & Media
Admissions
Acceptance rate
66%
SAT range
1090 - 1290
ACT range
14 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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About Cottey College
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- Where is Cottey College located?
- Cottey College is located in Nevada, MO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Cottey College?
- Cottey College is a private university based in MO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Cottey College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Cottey College is approximately 66%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Cottey College?
- Cottey College's published in-state tuition is approximately $26,209 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Cottey College?
- Cottey College reports total enrollment of approximately 266 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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