| Type | 4 year, Private |
|---|---|
| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | City: Midsize |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
|---|---|
Common app member
|
Yes |
| Dormitory capacity | 479 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 8 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 64% |
| Students retention rate | 63% |
| On-time graduation rate | 53% |
Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Stephens College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Stephens College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
The retention rate of students at Stephens College is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Stephens College do not continue their studies after the first year.
-
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
-
The institution provides on-campus housing
-
Women online
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Stephens College in 2022 for students from Missouri.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Missouri's average | $9,083 |
|---|---|
| National average | $30,235 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Stephens College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Missouri's average | $19,257 |
|---|---|
| National average | $30,238 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Stephens College received on average $15,081 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Stephens College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Stephens College students is 53.2%.
53.2%
- African American 66.7% 16 students
- white 48.5% 63 students
- hispanic 57.1% 8 students
- Mixed Race 76.5% 13 students
Sport Conferences
- Basketball American Midwest Conference
Athletic Associations
-
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Service Offerings
- Academic/career counseling services
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification
- ROTC - Air Force
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
North Central University
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Cottey College
William Jewell College
Marymount Manhattan College