Established in 1884, Cottey College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Nevada (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Cottey College is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) women only higher education institution. Cottey College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 135 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.