Cottey College

Cottey College is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Nevada, Missouri, with an undergraduate enrollment of 254. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Missouri postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 69% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 69% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $12,063 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 59%, 14 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $35,422. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.