Cox College

Cox College is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Springfield, Missouri. Cox College was founded in 1907 and now enrolls around 899 students a year, including 778 undergrads.

Planning to play sports? Cox College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Cox College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Cox College on the Student Life page.

Is Cox College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Cox College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Cox College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 100% of students who start at Cox College come back the next year. Around 33% of students who started at Cox College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Cox College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Cox College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Cox College meets 0% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Cox College full-time are awarded $4,005 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Cox College. Based on this information, how does Cox College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Cox College a good school for you?

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Where is Cox College?

Cox College is located in the urban setting of Springfield, Missouri.

If you want to see Cox College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 44 to Springfield, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Springfield-Branson National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Cox College and Springfield are like without leaving home.

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