A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cottey College are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
Cottey College is a women's college. All students enrolled at Cottey College are female with a gender ratio of 100% women to 0% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cottey College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0%
|
| Women |
100%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0
|
| Women |
311
|
Cottey College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of Missouri or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
63%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177117 IPEDS survey data for Cottey College.