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Cottey College

1000 W. Austin Blvd, Nevada, MO 64772, USA

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US ranking
position: 930
Tuition & fees per year: $29,594
Acceptance rate: 66.00%
Median alumni salary: $22,183
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1075 SAT, 22 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Cottey College?

Cottey College reports an overall graduation rate of 61%, a figure considered average and placing the institution in the top 45% nationally. Female students graduate at the same rate of 61%, though this rate positions them somewhat lower, in the bottom 50% by percentile. Graduation outcomes for male students are not available for comparison.

When examining longer-term graduation rates, the college's four-year completion rate stands at 38%, also categorized as average but ranking in the bottom 45% nationally. The six-year graduation rate is slightly higher at 47%, though this too is considered average and falls in the lower 35% percentile bracket. These figures suggest that while a fair number of students complete their programs within six years, the rates remain modest in comparison to other institutions.

Retention rates present an area of challenge, with only 61% of students returning after their first year. This retention rate is regarded as low, placing the college in the bottom 15% nationally, which may influence overall graduation outcomes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Cottey College?

Currently, there is no available data on the earnings potential for graduates holding degrees from Cottey College across a variety of academic fields. This includes areas such as Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Teacher Education both in specific levels and subject areas, English Language and Literature, as well as diverse sciences like Biology and Psychological disciplines. Similarly, degrees in Criminology, International Relations and National Security, Health Sciences, and Business Administration do not have published earnings data.

Cottey College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 61%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 38%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 47%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Cottey College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: Data not available

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

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Other information:

Job bank on campus

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Job fairs on campus

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Cottey College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

404

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

101

Education

606

English Language and Literature/Letters

202

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

202

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

12012

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

303

Psychology

404

Social Sciences

606

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

707

History

303