Stephens College
Stephens College

Stephens College

Columbia, MO, USA
Private
4 Year

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:
64%
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

Average Net Price
$22,337
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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.
$27,000
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.
$27,000
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,098
Books and Supplies
$1240
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$19,241
$30k - $48k
$20,595
$48k - $75k
$22,799
$75k - $110k
$27,117
$110k+
$29,501
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.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,518
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.
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,110
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,078

 

Students receiving state aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2225
Students receiving federal aid
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,110
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$22,176
$30k - $48k
$19,580
$48k - $75k
$19,945
$75k - $110k
$15,795
$110k+
$20,094
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.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,371
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
65%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,964
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,382

 

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
0
100
64%
Acceptance Rate
650
Students Applied
59%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
54
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionNovember 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
54%
Out-Of-State Students
43%
46%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1132
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
520
75th
600
Reading
25th
530
75th
640
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
25%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
20%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
19%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
19
Top 25%
45
Top 50%
81

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
590
Total Number of Undergrads
407
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
2%
98%
Residency
In-State Students
54%
Out-Of-State Students
43%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
36
Countries Represented
2
Ethnicity
African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
2%
White
66%
Multiracial
10%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
15
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
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
I'm a theatre student here and this program is amazing! It's intense, but extremely satisfying. You go to each theatre class with the same people and you build a great trust that allows you to do really great work with each other. All the theatre faculty are there to encourage you and give you information about the professional world. They always have their doors open if you ever want to ask a question, and all their criticism is constructive. They understand the realities of doing theatre professionally and they make sure you understand them too. They can be harsh, but it's all to make you better.

The core classes can be on the easy side. They aren't very challenging, but the teachers are engaging and the class sizes are small enough that discussion is always on the lesson plan. There is a lot to be learned in a class discussion. The classes to choose from can be really interesting as well such as: history of rock and roll, or the jazz experience.

Theatre and Fashion are the largest majors at the school, and they are the best programs to enroll in. Otherwise, this college can leave a little lacking in the academic department.
Caitlin from Columbia, MO
When I started at Stephen's College, I was trying to choose between them and another school. I chose Stephen's and I have not been disappointed yet. Everyone is so caring and my education is very personal.
Sarah from Columbia, MO
Stephens College is a great institution. With only about 1,000 students, all female, they prepare women for real world day to day experiences with their courses and degree requirements. Stephens' small class size make it easier for each student to get one on one attention to succeed if needed.
Kyla from Kansas City, MO
Stephens College is the perfect fit for any young girl pursuing a career in almost any aspect of art. It has been very beneficial to me as a Graphic Design and Film Major. The students and staff can be considered as one large family, and the atmosphere is one of the most welcoming I have ever seen.
Meredith from Leawood, KS
stephens is an incredible school in all aspects. it is a small campus, with small classes but they all have quality and value. this school makes well-rounded students even more rounded and builds incredible stephens women!
Nae from Kansas City, MO
I am a fashion design student. I have learned so much about the industry even though I've only been here a semester. I love it ! Everyone is friendly, classes are legit, and there is so many fun clubs and outside events to join and attend.
Elizabeth from Saint Louis, MO
Don't be afraid to stand out and be yourself. Stephens is all about being unique and diversity is valued incredibly here. Also since we are private and a little more expensive than our neighboring schools, going with the cheapest dorm isn't a bad idea. Community style bathrooms are easy to get used to (and a little better considering they are cleaned daily), so if you're tight on money, but love Stephens so much then Searcy or Prunty are the halls for you!
Suhey from Kansas City, MO
Stephens is a fantastic place where girls can grow into powerful, well educated young women. It is a place full of opportunities without the need to fight males for a top spot. All of our studies are centered around women's issues making learning both interesting and rewarding.
Madison
A lovely school, where we all feel like family. The faculty and staff are wonderful, and can't do enough to ensure your success! The pet friendly rules are quite awesome, and lots of people have animals!
Savannah from Pinellas Park, FL
Stephens is a fantastic college choice for anyone looking for a unique experience, well rounded experience. Stephens surrounds you with competent, strong, eager to learn women. This school also gives you the tools necessary to succeed outside of the realm of the university.
Anon from Columbia, MO