Cottey College

It is moderately difficult to get into Cottey College. Around 80% of applicants get into Cottey College each year. Out of 446 applications received in 2023, 359 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Cottey College, the application fee is $20.

Cottey College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Cottey College's admissions stats.

Cottey College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Cottey College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Cottey College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Cottey College?

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Cottey College does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into Cottey College

It is moderately difficult to get into Cottey College. Cottey College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Cottey College accepted 80% of all applicants, around 359 from 446 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Cottey College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Cottey College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Cottey College

Cottey College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Cottey College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Cottey College

What does Cottey College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Cottey College for more information on admission factors.

Cottey College Application Requirements

To apply to Cottey College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Cottey College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	3	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Cottey College?

Students admitted to Cottey College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 47% submitted a class rank. At Cottey College 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 53% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Cottey College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	4%
3.75 and 3.99	40%
3.50 and 3.74	23%
3.25 and 3.49	4%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	14%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Cottey College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Cottey College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

To be most competitive at Cottey College, you should strive to earn between 14 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Cottey College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 14 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Cottey College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 14.

More Information on Transferring to Cottey College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Cottey College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Cottey College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Cottey College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Cottey College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Cottey College.

Does Cottey College accept transfer credits?

✅ Cottey College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Cottey College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Cottey College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Cottey College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Cottey College?

✅ Cottey College is not test optional.

What is Cottey College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Cottey College is 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cottey College?

❌ Cottey College does not offer early decision.

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