Cottey College Ranked #5 Best Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

Cottey College was again recognized as one of the top colleges in the Midwest, earning the #5 spot in the Midwest Region in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings. This marks the eighth consecutive year Cottey has been ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Cottey was ranked #4 in top performers in Social Mobility and #21 Best Value School among Regional Colleges in the Midwest.

“I am very pleased that Cottey continues to be recognized for the outstanding work of our faculty, staff, and students,” said President Dr. Stefanie Niles. “Our commitment to empowering students and providing a transformative educational experience remains as strong as ever.”

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Colleges category includes institutions that focus primarily on the undergraduate experience and offer a wide range of programs in areas such as business, education, sciences, and the liberal arts. Regional colleges span both public and private institutions, with 94 colleges ranked across 12 Midwest states.

“These rankings help raise Cottey’s profile, introducing more people to the distinctive opportunities we offer,” said Dr. Niles. “I’m particularly pleased by the recognition of Cottey as a top performer in social mobility. We have long been committed to offering first-generation and low-income college students opportunities to realize their college-going goals.”

Cottey is one of five Missouri institutions ranked among the top 50 Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest. The complete rankings are available at www.usnews.com/colleges.