- Acceptance rate: 100% for fall 2024
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Cox College reported an acceptance rate of 100% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Cox College reviews each application.
Cox College GPA requirements
Cox College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Cox College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Cox College acceptance rate
Cox College admitted 1 of 1 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 100%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Cox College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Springfield, Missouri, with 541 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Cox College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Cox College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Cox College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Cox College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Cox College admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Cox College?
A lot: Cox College requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Cox College look for?
Cox College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Cox College?
Cox College's acceptance rate was 100% for fall 2024: it admitted 1 of 1 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Cox College?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Cox College admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Cox College test optional?
No. Cox College requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Cox College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Cox College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Cox College consider legacy status?
No. Cox College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Cox College?
No. Cox College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Cox College's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Cox CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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