Cottey College
Nevada, MO • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 69%
Cottey College is a private university in Nevada, Missouri. Cottey College was founded in 1884 and enrolls 269 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 269 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $26,209 |
| Out-of-State | $26,209 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Cottey College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Cottey College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $24,518 | $24,518 |
| Fees | $1,691 | $1,691 |
| Room and Board | $9,450 | $9,450 |
| Books | $1,188 | $1,188 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $36,847 | $36,847 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 12 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | ||
| Criminology | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | ||
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release