More selective than 68% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Cottey College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Cottey College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 66% | — | — | 14–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Cottey College compared with other Missouri colleges?
Cottey College has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
| 10 | Southwest Baptist University | 68% | 55% | $21,677 |
| 11 | Missouri Baptist University | 69% | 48% | $27,006 |
| 12 | Cottey College | 69% | 56% | $13,805 |
| 13 | Missouri Valley College | 69% | 22% | $18,086 |
| 14 | Rockhurst University | 70% | 75% | $25,884 |
| 15 | William Woods University | 71% | 47% | $26,569 |
| 16 | Evangel University | 72% | 65% | $18,669 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Cottey College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Cottey College admissions questions
What is the Cottey College acceptance rate?
Cottey College accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 376 of 567 applicants were admitted.
Does Cottey College require the SAT or ACT?
Cottey College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Cottey College?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (66 of 376).
Is Cottey College getting harder to get into?
Cottey College accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 66% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Cottey College overview