Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,269. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,562 |
| Housing & meals | $9,450 |
| Books & supplies | $1,188 |
| Personal & travel | $2,808 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,739 |
| Total cost of attendance | $39,269 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Cottey College net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Cottey College has the 9th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University | $12,007 | 42% | $42,620 |
| 6 | Truman State University | $12,780 | 69% | $56,280 |
| 7 | Missouri Western State University | $13,251 | 39% | $42,647 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | $13,310 | 55% | $59,637 |
| 9 | Cottey College | $13,805 | 56% | $35,422 |
| 10 | Central Christian College of the Bible | $14,356 | 22% | $34,675 |
| 11 | University of Central Missouri | $14,462 | 54% | $49,560 |
| 12 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $14,601 | 0% | $48,991 |
| 13 | Urshan University | $14,779 | 45% | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Cottey College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottey College | 69% | $13,805 | 56% | $35,422 | This school |
| Calvary University | 72% | $16,334 | 52% | $45,421 | |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | 73% | $22,814 | 50% | $42,643 | |
| Southwest Baptist University | 68% | $21,677 | 55% | $43,112 | |
| Westminster College | 79% | $24,314 | 55% | $52,199 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Cottey College would cost you $2,529 less per year than Calvary University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Cottey College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$13,468).
- Cottey College gives aided families $17,860 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Cottey College | Calvary University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,562 | $14,094 | +$13,468 |
| Books & supplies | $1,188 | $794 | +$394 |
| Housing & meals | $9,450 | $6,304 | +$3,146 |
| Personal & travel | $2,808 | $1,680 | +$1,128 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,739 | +$1,066 | −$2,805 |
| Sticker price | $39,269 | $23,938 | +$15,331 |
| Average grants | −$25,464 | −$7,604 | −$17,860 |
| You pay | $13,805 | $16,334 | −$2,529 |
“+” means Cottey College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Cottey College cost questions
How much is tuition at Cottey College?
Tuition and fees are $27,562 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Cottey College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $39,269 a year.
What do families actually pay at Cottey College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,805 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,093; $48–75k pay $12,063; $110k+ pay $18,130.
How much debt do Cottey College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and 6.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Cottey College overview