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:
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

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.
$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:
  • (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.
$13,366
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.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,424
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 Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,439
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,227

 

Students receiving state aid
31%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2561
Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,439
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$25,887
$30k - $48k
$20,318
$48k - $75k
$20,594
$75k - $110k
$14,913
$110k+
$15,767
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
0
100
92%
Acceptance Rate
414
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%
45%
Submitting ACT
7%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1132
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
520
75th
620
Reading
25th
610
75th
650
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
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: 21:1
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
4%
96%
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
1%
Hispanic
1%
Native American
1%
White
57%
Multiracial
8%
Unknown
21%
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

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Suhey's Review

from Kansas City, 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 sch...

Madison's Review

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 a...

Savannah's Review

from Pinellas Park, FL

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 anima...