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Cottey College is located in Nevada, Missouri. This private, two-year, women’s college was established in 1884 by Virginia Alice Cottey Stockard. The institution was originally known as the Vemon Seminary, but was renamed Cottey College in 1886. The college currently grants associate’s degrees in humanities and science, along with offering summer programs and online courses. Its campus is spread across an area of 66 acres.
The athletics department of Cottey College competes in Region XVI of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Students participate in intercollegiate sports like basketball, volleyball, softball and swimming. Athletics teams at Cottey are nicknamed the Comets.
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Campus Location1000 W Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
USA
Main Tel: (417) 667-8181
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 101 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 323 in 2007-2008 (332 full-time equivalent). women were 100% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,770 | | Room and board | $ 5,400 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Cottey participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 25 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsCottey provides on-campus housing for 350 of its 332 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Women | 63% | | All | 73% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 500-610 | | Math | 450-560 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (101 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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