by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Cottey College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Cottey College were $27,562 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $1,842; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,720 |
| Fees | $1,842 |
| Total | $27,562 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Cottey College charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Cottey College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Cottey College sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Cottey College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Cottey College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $21,620 |
| Two Years Ago | $23,350 |
| One Year Ago | $24,518 |
| Most Recent Year | $25,720 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Cottey College has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 4.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $28,913 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.05%, putting next year’s cost near $29,229.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $29,229 |
| In 2 Years | $30,997 |
| In 3 Years | $32,872 |
| In 4 Years | $34,861 |
| In 5 Years | $36,970 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $127,959.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Cottey College, check out the Cottey College Financial Aid page.
