Stephens College

Columbia, MOPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 77% Acceptance

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77%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$23,459

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

391

Students

Small campus body

$36,778

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Stephens College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Columbia, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 391 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

391 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

77% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading575 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math525 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite21 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

77%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences24% of degrees

Biological Sciences9% of degrees

Business & Marketing8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $79,407

Earnings 5yr: $74,339

Debt: $48,781

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $46,746

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $46,390

Earnings 5yr: $49,409

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $35,235

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $73,812

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $39,639

Debt: N/A

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $37,707

Debt: $27,000

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Apparel and Textiles.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $30,521

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dance.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Graphic Communications.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,459

In-State Tuition$28,300

Out-of-State Tuition$28,300

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

45%

Pell Grants

62%

Take Loans

60%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$36,778

+17% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$43,071

Completion Signals

43%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

78%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,489

Est. Monthly Payment

$210/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

Men

96%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 4% men and 96% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

31%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$53,370

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Stephens College

Columbia, MOPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 77% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

77%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$23,459

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

391

Students

Small campus body

$36,778

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

391 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

77% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading575 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math525 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite21 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

77%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences24% of degrees

Biological Sciences9% of degrees

Business & Marketing8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $79,407

Earnings 5yr: $74,339

Debt: $48,781

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $46,746

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $46,390

Earnings 5yr: $49,409

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $35,235

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $73,812

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $39,639

Debt: N/A

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $37,707

Debt: $27,000

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Apparel and Textiles.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $30,521

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dance.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Graphic Communications.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,459

In-State Tuition$28,300

Out-of-State Tuition$28,300

Financial Assistance & Support

45%

Pell Grants

62%

Take Loans

60%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$36,778

+17% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$43,071

Completion Signals

43%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

78%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,489

Est. Monthly Payment

$210/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

Men

96%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 4% men and 96% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

31%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$53,370

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