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Cottey College Reviews

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jessica from Wayne, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The class sizes are 5-25 students, but usually end up being 15, providing a great learning environment. And what makes it even better is the teachers actually know you by name and care about your grades! They are available to help/talk to you at almost any time of day.
    Am enjoying being here

    There is so much to do here! Every week there is at least one campus wide event, from concerts to cultural dinners to performers, and the best part is: IT'S FREE!
    Bang for the buck

    You will hardly spend money here!
    As said before, all of the activities on campus are FREE to students.
    Plus, there is so much financial aid available that the out-of-pocket cost students end up paying for tuition is usually only $5,000.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't be scared to attend an all-woman's school; it's actually a lot better than it sounds! There are no boys to get ready for in the morning, no boys to distract you while in class, no boys to ditch your studying for, and no boys to worry about period!
    But let me guess, your next concern would probably be the fact that we all have that special present that comes to us once a month to make us moody, and with 350 girls here, there'd probably be drama everyday. Well let me clear that up for you: surprisingly , everyone kind of knows each other after the first month, so we all know what to expect from each other. Sure there are those random cat fats, but surprisingly, the drama here is small to none.
    Great for these types of students

    If you think you have it in you to be a confident leader, then fear no more. Cottey College is the place for you! In high school I was very shy, didn't participate in many school activities, and hardly did anything on my own. But after I came to Cottey, without even realizing it, had become a strong, confident leader in my school. I now am president of an honorary society, vice president of two clubs and one honorary society, secretary of two clubs, am in the executive board for my senior class, and am on the student goverment board for my college. I am also very active in school events, have tons friends here, and on top of that have obtained at least a 3.0 grade point average since my freshman year here. I'd say life is pretty grand for a Cottey girl!

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Rosemary from WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I would say that I am learning a lot, but not necessarily academically. In my first semester, I didn't really learn very much because most of the classes I took were pretty easy. However, there is much more to the college experience than academics. I learned a lot about how to live with many different women with different backgrounds and opinions. I learned how to live away from home. Cottey is a great, safe place to learn those major life-lessons.
    After my first semester, the coursework did become a little more challenging. Because Cottey is such a small school, all classes are taught by professors and the professors are available outside of class for extra help. They are very willing to help anyone who comes and asks for it. The professors genuinely care about their subjects and they are here because they want to teach.
    Am enjoying being here

    Cottey has much to offer. There are often concerts and shows right on campus that are free to Cottey students. However, Nevada itself is pretty boring. The most exciting thing to do off-campus in Nevada is going to Walmart. However, because there's not much to do outside of the college, a lot of great friendships are formed right in the residence halls.
    I have made many awesome friends that I hope I will have for the rest of my life. Living in suites is extremely convenient and especially helpful if you're worried about making friends. If you want to meet people and talk to other people, hang out in the suite area. But, if you want privacy and quiet, then you can just go into your room. This has been a great arrangement for me.
    In general, this is a great place and there are many amazing people here, which makes the Cottey experience quite enjoyable.
    Bang for the buck

    Cottey is extremely affordable. The full price of tuition, room, and board is much cheaper than most other private, liberal arts colleges. On top of that, there are so many generous scholarships available that most students at Cottey pay nowhere near full-price.
    I have friends at fancy private schools that are easily paying three times what I am and the class-sizes there are larger than at Cottey (my smallest class first semester had 2 students and my biggest class had 25) and some of their classes were taught by TAs instead of actual professors. That doesn't happen at Cottey.
    Lodging is excellent, food is quite good, and all of the classes are taught by professors. In my opinion, Cottey is worth every penny.
    Tips for prospective students

    The biggest thing I was worried about was being so far from home. My home is 2000 miles away. However, once I got here, I realized that almost everyone is far from home. Many are even international students that are much farther from home than I am. Everyone was at least a little worried about being far from home. However, Cottey quickly turns into a loving, family-like support system. So, my first tip is to not worry about being away from home. Cottey is definitely like a second home.
    Another important thing to remember is that your first priority at college is to learn. Study. There are tons of quiet places you can go to study. Use the library.
    Also, don't cause drama. Yes, it can be challenging to live with 300 women. Fights and misunderstandings can happen. It's never fun when it does. Be nice to other people. This seems like it is a no-brainer, but it's really important. And be prepared for some drama, because invariably it happens. Just stay calm and stay out of it as much as you can.
    Great for these types of students

    Cottey is a great place for people who would describe themselves as quiet, shy, or introverted in high school. It is wonderful for women who feel lost in big classes and want a more personalized educational experience. It is good for independent learners who take responsibility for themselves. Cottey is also excellent for extroverted, social people who want to form close relationships and learn in a small, safe environment.
    Above all, Cottey is for women who are tired of being in classes with boys. They are tired of the distraction of males. It is for women who recognize the potential for more learning to occur without the interference of guys.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Julianne from Keyport, WA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    Sometimes I felt that Cottey had almost every subject under the sun! Of course thats not entirely true, but I could always find classes that I wanted to and was excited about to take. We all had a surprisingly large amount of classes to choose from especially from school that small. The teachers were there for us all the time and always left their doors open. The class sizes were also small ranging from 3-30. Latin 2 had 3 students, if I remember correctly, while the mythology courses were always almost completely full, maxing at around 30.
    Did enjoy being here

    I loved this school with every fiber of my being. We were all such a close knit community and there were always events going on from special school traditions to concerts and games. You couldn't not be apart of anything, especially because of the housing arrangements. We all lived in suites with up to at most 12 girls. My suite always tried to have a family meal once a month with game nights or goofing off nights throughout the month. Plus each suite also gets the Lodge one night to themselves. You came to know everyone very well. We all became sisters.
    Bang for the buck

    You receive so much for half of what other colleges are demanding for tuition. Cottey was, for me, around $20,000 and the great thing was is that because the School's and the PEO's generosity, I did not have to receive any loans for my two years there. Also, the class sizes are smaller so students receive more one on one learning and can look deeper into the details of things. The food is excellent. In fact for some of the food, I have not found anything to compare it too, such as the Swedish Pancakes. Also, you do not have to buy a meal plan, it is included in the cost so everyone receives 3 meals a day for 6 days and a HUGE brunch on Sundays. You also make lasting relationships and excellent memories that really no other experience can compare to.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't be put off because this school is an all-womens school. In fact it makes it easier, not having to worry about the relationship problems that occur in school. There are colleges nearby with guys around so you don't have to worry about there not being any guys, theres even an air force base nearby. But while your in class, its nice and relaxing to be without the opposite gender for awhile, except if your teacher is a male.
    Great for these types of students

    Really, a wide range of personality types come to Cottey from all over the globe. I had a suitemate from Ethopia. The only thing is that whoever goes to Cottey has to feel comfortable in an small environment in a very small town. While there are cool places to visit in town and things to do, Nevada is definitely not a city with city activities.

    But other than that, it is a great chance for everyone. Its actually really hard to not be involved in a club or organization and everyone has a chance to be an officer of club. I personally was the President of the Handbell club and Treasurer of Reeves Hall even though I had never done anything of that sort in my life before. Everyone is able to widen their experiences and able to grasp leadership if they so choose.

    Lastly, Cottey is great for those who want to be part of a community that stretches around the world. Not only do those who attend Cottey keep in touch for years afterwards and have regular reunions, but it is owned by the PEO sisterhood whose members live all over the world and love to help out Cottey students at any point in their lives. It is a community that loves to give and share with everyone.