Overview
Stephens College is a women’s institution established in Columbia, Missouri. Stephens has four schools, including Design, Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies & Performing Arts, and Equestrian Studies, which teach a variety of uncommon majors. Students attending Stephens have the choice to bring along a pet from home, or, if they don’t have one, to join the foster parent program between the school and local no-kill shelters. While Stephens is home to a number of clubs and athletic opportunities, it is also home to the first varsity collegiate women’s esports team.
Acceptance Rate:
92%
Average Net Price:
$22,337
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1132
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $28,300 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $28,300 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,366 |
| Books and Supplies | $1240 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
50%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,424
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,439
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,227
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
31%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2561
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,439
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,001,879
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,627,046
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,827
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,849
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
68%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,560
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,709
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Women’s College
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
414
Students Applied
59%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
54
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
45%
Submitting ACT
7%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1132
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
532
Total Number of Undergrads
354
0
100
52%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
34
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
36
Countries Represented
2
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
15
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
74%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
71%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Star
School Colors
burgundy and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Stephens College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,000
Top 5 Cities
Columbia
Saint Louis
Kansas City
Los Angeles
New York
Top 5 Employers
Stephens College
University of Missouri-Columbia
Mercy
Columbia Public Schools
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Arts and Design
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,849
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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