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Incredible
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Cottey programs

Our
Programs 20+ Bachelor's Degree Programs to Choose From

Close-knit learning environments focused on helping personalize learning and development for students. Degree programs also integrate leadership development into the curriculum, preparing students for successful careers and the world.

Environmental Studies

Health & Biomedical Sciences

History

International Relations

Organizational Leadership

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Political Science

Psychology

Theatre

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Student Life

Friends Become Family.

Cottey creates a unique community — something you can feel the moment you step foot on campus. We purposefully foster a culture that is inclusive, supportive, and welcoming, and encourages collaboration and connectedness among everyone who is and has been a part of the Cottey family. Our students, alumnae, faculty, and staff feel a common bond that they can depend on for life.

Why Cottey

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About Cottey

Best Liberal Arts &
Women’s Independent
College In The Midwest

Our mission is to deliver the best education for women. A women’s college education provides inherent benefits not found in a coed setting, and a women’s education at Cottey provides a global perspective not found anywhere else. Cottey College helps each student excel as learners, leaders, and global citizens — providing a comprehensive and empowering experience in an intimate academic setting that transforms them to reach their highest potential.

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Testimonials

Student
Testimonials

Explore your interests, express your passions, and show your abilities to the world with like-minded women as a member of one or more of 40 clubs, teams and student-supported organizations.

The women who come to Cottey aren’t looking for an easy path to a degree. They are looking for an experience that enables them to discover their passions, find their voices and achieve their goals—both academically and socially.

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Lali Botts Class of '27

Attending an all-women’s college is such an empowering experience. The environment is full of support, encouragement, and love. You’re surrounded by people who want to see you succeed, and you can grow into the person you want to be without feeling like you have to be someone else.

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Hannah Vowell Class of '27

My academic experience at Cottey has been excellent; every professor I've been around has uplifted me. They make sure I get the best education possible, give me the tools to succeed, and even check on my well being when I'm having an off day.

Megan Lee Class of '28

I would describe the community at Cottey as a big family. Everyone has fun with each other, and there's a place for literally anyone. It's such a wide range of personalities and beliefs; Cottey just feels like home.

Since 1927, P.E.O. International has supported Cottey College.

Comprised of over 187,000 members, the P.E.O. Sisterhood is a philanthropic educational organization whose goal is the support and advancement of women’s education. This unique relationship provides our students with many benefits and connections beyond those found at many colleges and universities.