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Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Science
- 1423 N Jefferson
- Springfield, MO 65802
- OPEID College Code: 02068200
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- General Phone: (417) 269-3401
- President: Dr. Anne Brett
- Website: www.coxcollege.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 460

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 43% | 11% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,338 | $1,699 | $866 | $1,423 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.7% | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 8 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 297 | 250 | 186 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,920 | $10,920 | $10,730 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,920 | $10,920 | $10,730 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,363 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,250 | $8,250 | $8,033 |
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,620 | $19,620 | $19,793 |
| Out of State | $19,620 | $19,620 | $19,793 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,870 | $23,870 | $23,463 |
| Out of State | $23,870 | $23,870 | $23,463 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $15,620 | $15,620 | $15,430 |
| Out of State | $15,620 | $15,620 | $15,430 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Medical Transcription | 13 | - | - |
| Nursing | - | 87 | 51 |
| Nursing, Other | - | - | - |
| Medical Records Technology | 7 | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 460 Undergraduate: 460
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 42 Female: 418
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 42 Female: 418
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 223 Part-Time: 237
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 223 Part-Time: 237
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.9% |
| Black | 6 | 1% |
| Asian | 5 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2% |
| White | 425 | 92% |
| Unknown | 13 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 36 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 67 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 87 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 76 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 58 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 36 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 54 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 22 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 23 | 5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 63 | 63 | - |
| Faculty Status | 31 | 31 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 31 | 31 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 31 | 31 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Other Professionals | 9 | 9 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 16 | 16 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 8 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,157 (31) | - (-) | $59,157 (31) |
| Professor | $78,686 (3) | - (-) | $78,686 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $71,553 (3) | - (-) | $71,553 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,777 (12) | - (-) | $60,777 (12) |
| Instructor | $50,296 (13) | - (-) | $50,296 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,157 (31) | - (-) | $59,157 (31) |
| Professor | $78,686 (3) | - (-) | $78,686 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $71,553 (3) | - (-) | $71,553 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,777 (12) | - (-) | $60,777 (12) |
| Instructor | $50,296 (13) | - (-) | $50,296 (13) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 100% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| White | 71% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
