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ACCEPTANCE RATE

45.98%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

6:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$17,929

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Cottey College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Cottey College

801 Seminary Place, Saint Louis, MO

Cottey College is located in Nevada, Missouri and is a nonprofit private institution that assists students to meet their educational goals. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, approximately 300 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to professors and faculty.

The school offers a degree program in Liberal Arts. The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 19 to 24 on the ACT or 1330 to 1630 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. 68% of those who apply are accepted to Cottey College, of which 51% choose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $17,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Students enrolled at Cottey College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.cottey.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cottey College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male0
Female49

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
Black4
Hispanic7
White29
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Cottey College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • St. Louis, MO-IL
    • Average Annual Salary: $70370

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Cottey College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Cottey College may provide services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work