C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
97/100 · earnings-weighted

Cox College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Springfield, Missouri 65802
Outcomes
A
85/100
Affordability
D
41/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
D
35/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

795
Total Enrollment
100%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Cox College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,867
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$58,703
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,000
Median debt at graduation
100%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 96th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Cox College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$68,782$82,049+16%#64 of 253#46$18,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,174$81,520-8%#665 of 966#511$21,291

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Cox College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $210,777
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,109/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 65806 (5.6% cap, Springfield)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,587 $11,587

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

795
Total Students
87%
Women
55%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Hispanic 5%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 14%
Hybrid (Some Online) 59%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%
25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Cox College?
Cox College has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Cox College?
Tuition at Cox College is $11,587 for in-state students and $11,587 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Cox College?
The graduation rate at Cox College is 100%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Cox College a good school?
Cox College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Cox College?
Cox College has a total enrollment of 795 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology