# Stephens College

Columbia, MO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/stephens-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 414 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 379 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $47,772 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $19,741 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,805 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,565 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $17,324 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $28,211 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,856 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 391 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 57% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,625 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,000 (FY2024) |

## What Stephens College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 179548. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology