Cottey College
Cottey College is a private liberal arts and sciences college for women located in Nevada, Missouri. Founded in 1884 and owned by the P.E.O. Sisterhood since 1927, Cottey offers bachelor's degrees focused on women's leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. With small class sizes and highly qualified faculty, students benefit from personalized, rigorous academics. Cottey provides suite-style housing, international travel opportunities funded by the college, and a supportive environment that empowers women to lead and succeed in a global society.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateRuralSmall (2,000 and under)Women's College
Academic programs
- Research
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Social Science
- Psychology
- Pharmacy
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
First‑year applicants to Cottey College submit an online application. Required materials include an official high school transcript through junior year (plus final transcript after graduation) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 along with a college‑prep curriculum (four years English, two years history/government, three math, science, and foreign language). Cottey is test‑optional, though submission of SAT/ACT scores may enhance scholarship opportunities. There is no fixed application deadline, but to qualify for merit scholarships and meet priority financial aid review, students should apply by December 31 of their senior year and file the FAFSA by February 1.
Transfer
Cottey College welcomes transfer students who have completed at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants with fewer than 12 credit hours must also submit high school transcripts. Transfer credit is reviewed individually; grades below a C are not transferrable. Transfer students are eligible for automatic academic scholarships based on GPA, and priority financial aid consideration is given to those who submit the FAFSA early.
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Additional information
Cottey College offers generous scholarships to incoming students based on academic performance, leadership, and financial need. First-year students may qualify for merit scholarships ranging from $8,000 to $14,000, based on GPA and test scores (if submitted). Transfer students are eligible for awards based on college GPA. Additional scholarships are available for athletics, fine arts, and Science degree seeking students.
To maximize eligibility for need-based aid, students should submit the FAFSA by the recommended priority deadline.
Visit us
Prospective students are encouraged to visit Cottey College through personalized campus tours or special visit events. Individual visits can include a campus tour, class visits, meetings with faculty, and lunch on campus. To schedule a visit, students can complete the online visit request form. Travel assistance may be available for qualifying students. All visitors receive a recurring $1,500 yearly scholarship.
“U.S. News & World Report named Cottey College the #1 Best Regional College in the Midwest Region” in 2022–2023, making it the second time in three years the College has claimed the top spot in that region.