What's different at Cottey?
A Cottey student demonstrates understanding of women's past,
current, and developing contributions.
A Cottey student is attentive to cultural contexts,
compares and contrasts patterns, and respects differences.
Cottey is pleased to be recognized again among the most elite colleges
and universities in the country.
A Cottey student is reflective
and acts ethically as a personally and socially responsible member of global, national, and local communities.
Virginia Alice Cottey founded the College in 1884 with the firm belief
that women deserved the same quality of education as men.
With a track record like we just mentioned, going to Cottey will prepare you to do whatever you want in life.
Virginia Alice Cottey Stockard founded Cottey College in 1884 with the firm
belief that women deserved the same quality education as men.
Heritage: Virginia Alice Cottey founded the College in 1884 with the firm belief
that women deserved the same quality of education as men.
A Cottey student respectfully engages others to foster a supportive environment,
and contributes ideas and effort to advance the work of a group.
The Honor Code of Cottey College defines and expresses the ethical
spirit in which we, the members of the Cottey community, pursue the education of women.
Cottey College will be a growing,
vibrant, distinctive, and selective college for women, well known and respected for programs delivered in multiple and accessible formats, up-to-date facilities, and academic excellence.