Great Reasons to Start Here

We know you have lots of choices when it comes to choosing a college. However, we think Cottey is the best choice for lots of good reasons.

Friendship CircleWe're a Women's College
Recent studies by the Women's College Coalition in Washington, DC, have concluded that women who attend a women's college:

  • participate more fully in and out of class;
  • are more successful in careers; that is, they tend to hold higher positions, are happier, and earn more money;
  • report greater satisfaction than their coed counterparts with their college experience in almost all measures--academically, developmentally, and personally;
  • have more opportunities to hold leadership positions; and,
  • score higher on standardized achievement tests.

We're a Two-year College
At Cottey, we concentrate on what we do best--providing two years of very focused and rigorous academics to move you closer to earning a four-year degree. We offer you easy access to faculty members and campus resources for guidance, academic inspiration, and growth in skills like writing, researching, and analytical thinking. At Cottey all our resources are available to you in the first two years of your education; they're not reserved for upperclassmen or graduate students.

We're a Teaching College
Our faculty members are first and foremost teachers. More than 89 percent of our faculty hold a Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their field, and their passion for their subject areas is obvious and inspiring. They are here because their primary interest is in teaching and mentoring young women of promise. And, best of all, your classes are taught by Cottey professors, not teaching assistants. You'll be getting the benefit of their experience and scholarly backgrounds.

Cottey FriendsWe're a Small College
With a student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1, and an average class size of 13, you won't be able to hide in the back of the class. You will know your professors and they will know you. This access to faculty allows you to ask the questions you need answered in your studies. Many faculty accept calls at home, and some, like chemistry professor Dr. Rosemary Fowler, are known to regularly "make the rounds" visiting campus study groups on nights or weekends for last-minute tutoring sessions before a test.

We're a Safe Campus
Located in the quiet, rural community of Nevada, Missouri, Cottey has one of the safest campuses around. Our buildings are on keycard access after hours, which allows you access to facilities when you need them, while maintaining the security of the buildings.

We're a Global Campus
Cottey students come from everywhere. Generally no more than ten percent of our students come from any one state, and approximately ten percent of our students come from outside the United States. Cottey's housing director works to create the same geographic diversity in each suite, so you'll make friends from around the country and around the world. In addition, Cottey takes the second-year class to a European city for the first week of spring break each year as a culmination of the liberal arts experience. London, Paris and Madrid have played host to our students, faculty and staff in the past. The experience will whet your appetite for more travel and increase your global knowledge.

We're YOUR College
"The only time I visited Cottey was for my sister's graduation and that is when I fell in love with it. I saw how happy the girls were and how much they didn't want to leave...how beautiful the campus is. I watched the professors find their students one last time after graduation to make sure they said their goodbyes. I knew instantly this was the place I wanted to be." Kelly Carroll, Class of 2003