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September 23, 2025

Cottey College Celebrates Ninth Consecutive Year in Top 10 of Midwest Rankings 

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NEVADA, MO – For the ninth consecutive year, Cottey College has been ranked among the top 10 Regional Colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Colleges Rankings. Cottey earned the #9 spot in the Midwest Region, continuing a nearly decade-long record of excellence. Read More

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