History of Buildings
Main Hall (1884) is the original building of Cottey College. Completely renovated in 2002, it currently houses administrative offices and the Service Center. This facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Neale Hall (1922) was built first as a gymnasium and renovated in 1972 as the Art Center. Neale Hall was renovated in 2015 to become part of the new Judy and Glenn Rogers Fine Arts Building. It houses the music and art departments, dance studios, and faculty offices.
P.E.O. Hall (1939) was the first building and residence hall erected after Cottey was accepted as a gift by the P.E.O. Sisterhood in 1927. Approximately 105 students live in ten suites: Arkansas, California-Gardner, California-Remy, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Pope, and Yellowstone.
BIL Hill and Lodge (1949) is a 33-acre plot of land, eight blocks south of campus, given by BILs in 1949 as an outdoor laboratory and private park. The lodge contains a kitchen, a large reception area, a fireplace, and bathroom facilities. This facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Reeves Hall (1949) was the second residence hall built, named for Winona Evans Reeves. The residence hall houses approximately 105 students in ten suites: California-Weller, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Rubie, Seaboard, Texas, and Washington.
Chapel (1956) was built as a gift from BILs. It seats 480 and houses the Dysart Memorial Organ, a 21-rank Hammer-Reuter Organ, and the Nell Farrell Stevenson Grand Piano. The main floor of the Chapel is used throughout the year for chapel services and other events. In 2021, the main level of the Chapel was revitalized to include a multi-faith worship space, and a small side chapel, the entire facility is now air-conditioned. This facility is partially accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Robertson Hall (1959) was the third residence hall built and named for Elizabeth Robertson. The Bessie Raney Dining Room is on the lower level. It houses approximately 150 students in 14 suites: Arizona, Colorado-Minear, Colorado-Thompson, Dakota, Florida, Hillding, Indiana, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Rosemary-Alumna, Santa Barbara, Southeastern, Wheatlake, and Wisconsin. This facility is partially accessible to individuals living with disabilities and is air-conditioned.
Blanche Skiff Ross Memorial Library (1963) holds more than 50,000 books, covering the breadth of the arts and sciences at the undergraduate level. The Jann Rudd Weitzel Education Lab is located on the lower level of the Library. The Ruth Rippey Conference Room is located on the second floor, in addition to group study rooms, the Nevada Room used by commuter students, and meeting spaces. This facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
BIL Lodge (1966) is a recreation center at BIL Hill that includes a fireplace, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. Outdoor picnic tables overlook Radio Springs Park. The facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Hinkhouse Center (1971) is named for Uretta and Paul Hinkhouse. Partially renovated in 1992, and again in 2006, the main floor includes coaching offices, the Comets athletic and fitness training facilities, and the gymnasium. The athletic director, coaches' offices, and a conference room are housed on the second floor. The Esports arena, Fitness Center, locker rooms, classroom, and athletic trainer’s facility are located on the lower level. This facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Haidee and AllenWild Center for the Arts (1989) contains a 490-seat Auditorium, a 150-seat Recital Hall, and the P.E.O. Foundation Art Gallery. The art gallery is climate-controlled and there is a larger scenery shop and costume shop. This facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Helen and George Washburn Center for Women’s Leadership (acquired 1997) is the grand 1926 house, located at 400 S. College, surrounded by the wrought iron fence located just south of Hinkhouse Center. The CWL contains a classroom, large meeting room, dining room, and full-service kitchen, and houses the Cottey Career Closet, a lending library of professional clothing. The CWL is also the home to the Serenbetz Institute for Women’s Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Global Awareness and its programs, including the LEO, Leadership, Experiences, and Opportunity program. This facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Rubie Burton Academic Center (1998) is composed of Alumnae Hall, and Nelle Horner Grantham Hall, built in 1974 and renovated in 1998. Alumnae Hall contains classrooms, faculty offices, the student art gallery, and the computer lab. Offices of Academic Affairs, Academic Records, and the Kolderie Center are also in this hall. Grantham Hall houses well-equipped science and computer laboratories, the majority of classrooms, and faculty offices. This facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Cottey House (2013), formerly known as the Ewing House, is located across the street from Main Hall. It was renovated in 2013.
Judy and Glenn Rogers Fine Arts Building (2015) was constructed to bring all of the fine arts together under one roof. Joined to the renovated Neale Hall by an atrium, the facility houses the music and art departments. It includes studios for the visual arts and practice rooms for the music department as well as classrooms and faculty offices. It is joined to Main Hall by an elevated glass walkway. The student publications office is also in this building. This facility is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
Student Wellness Center (2021) located on the corner of Austin and Tower Streets houses Health Services, Counseling Office, and the Cottey Cupboard. The main level is accessible to individuals living with disabilities.
The Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Campus Life (2021) was dedicated in conjunction with the 173rd anniversary of the birth of the founder, Virginia Alice Cottey. Located on the lower level of the Chapel, the center features the Chellie Club, the Spirit Shop, meeting spaces, an outdoor amphitheater, and outdoor terraces with multiple spaces for seating.