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Stephens College

Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Admission rate
77%
Average net price
$19,741
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings
$46,625
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Stephens College is a private nonprofit college in Columbia, MO with 391 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $19,741 per year ($15,805 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,625 ten years after enrolling.

Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
77%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
414
Fall 2023
Admitted
379
Fall 2023
Yield
20%
of admitted students enrolled

Stephens College had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

What Stephens College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$47,772
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$29,450

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$15,805
  • $30–48k$14,565
  • $48–75k$17,324
  • $75–110k$28,211
  • $110k+$23,856

Get a personal estimate with Stephens College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Freshman retention
78%
Median earnings
$46,625
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
391
Student–faculty ratio
8:1
Receive Pell grants
52%
  • White49%
  • Hispanic1%
  • Black8%
  • Asian2%

Stephens College FAQ

What is Stephens College's acceptance rate?+

Stephens College admits 77% of applicants.

Is Stephens College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Stephens College?+

In Fall 2023, 414 students applied to Stephens College and 379 were admitted; 74 enrolled.

Does Stephens College consider legacy status?+

No. Stephens College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Stephens College require an essay?+

Stephens College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Stephens College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $47,772 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,741.

What is Stephens College's graduation rate?+

57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Stephens College

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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