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Cottey is located in a self-contained town, in Nevada, Missouri. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Cottey top out at the Associate's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Cottey often study liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 480 to 600 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Cottey benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Cottey offers classes to 314 students (309 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Cottey has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Cottey does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Cottey College
1000 W Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
General Phone: (417) 667-8181
http://www.cottey.edu
Cottey awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 97 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Cottey in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 97 | 1 |
In 2005, Cottey had a total enrollment of 314 students (309 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 73% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 12% |
| Missouri | 12% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| Texas | 7% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Minnesota | 5% |
| Arizona | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 4% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Cottey offers campus housing for 350 of its 309 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nevada, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 524 | 343 | 65% | 184 | 54% |
| Women | 524 | 343 | 65% | 184 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 43% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 60% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,600 |
| Room and board | $ 5,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Cottey participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245800)
Cottey has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $54,509 | 6 | $55,809 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $48,361 | 7 | $46,615 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $39,531 | 3 | $41,337 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $48,875 | 17 | $48,663 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Basketball | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 11 | 11 |
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cottey Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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