Cox College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Cox College is a private research university in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling about 540 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,867 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,822
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 540 53.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 41.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 16.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 98.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 674
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7
- Room & Board: $13,664 annual estimate
Cox College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cox College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cox College?
Cox College is located in Springfield, MO (ZIP 65802-1917).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, tuition is 13% above the median for Suburban campuses.
Is Cox College public or private?
Cox College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Cox College cost?
Published tuition: $14,822.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,288.
How hard is it to get into Cox College?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Cox College?
Total enrollment: 540 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 674 students.
Graduate enrollment: 183 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cox College?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 0.0%.
What do graduates of Cox College earn?
Median earnings: $58,703 six years after entry; $56,867 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
35.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cox College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (252 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (22 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (22 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (21 completions)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other (17 completions)
- 05.1381 (10 completions)
- Dietetics/Dietitian (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cox College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $56,867 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,822
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cox College was $14,822.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Cox College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,288 4-Year Tuition
$13,664 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,186 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$120,744 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cox College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cox College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cox College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,376 | $10,376 | $19,051 |
| 2014 | $10,150 | $10,150 | $16,546 |
| 2015 | $10,587 | $10,587 | $22,880 |
| 2016 | $11,170 | $11,170 | $21,390 |
| 2017 | $11,410 | $11,410 | $16,711 |
| 2018 | $11,920 | $11,920 | $18,450 |
| 2019 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $24,746 |
| 2020 | $12,600 | $12,600 | — |
| 2021 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $17,490 |
| 2022 | $13,396 | $13,396 | $28,124 |
| 2023 | $15,599 | $15,599 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
7 Total Applicants
5 Students Admitted
3 First-Time Students Enrolled
60.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cox College reported total enrollment of about 540 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 15% male and 85% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.6%). About 35.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cox College in 2024 is 540 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 674 students. Graduate enrollment is about 183 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
0.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 83.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Cox College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 9% male / 91% female
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cox College.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$56,867 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cox College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 252 completions
2. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 22 completions
3. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 22 completions
4. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 21 completions
5. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other: 17 completions
6. 05.1381: 10 completions
7. Dietetics/Dietitian: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Cox College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cox College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cox College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,024
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,834
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cox College is a private non-profit institution located in Springfield, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Occupational Therapy/Therapist. Enrollment is approximately 540 students. Student body composition includes White (83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.6%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 35.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Springfield, MO 65802-1917
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Cox College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cox College located?
Cox College is located in Springfield, MO.
What is Cox College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Cox College is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7 applicants and 5 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Cox College cost?
Reported tuition is $14,822 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,664 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cox College?
Cox College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 674 students, White (83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cox College?
About 41.0% of students at Cox College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cox College earn?
Median earnings are $58,703 six years after entry and $56,867 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cox College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cox College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Cox College public or private?
Cox College is a private nonprofit institution located in Springfield, MO.
Is Cox College an HBCU?
No. Cox College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cox College a tribal college?
No. Cox College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cox College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cox College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.6%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.