Stephens College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4333 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1204 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1129 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #3 of 3 | In Columbia |
| #978 of 1,035 | For Cosmetology |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 354
- Graduates
- 178
- Male:Female Ratio
- 7:93
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- stephens.edu
Stephens College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Stephens College has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 35% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 53% | 96% |
| Applicants | 414 | 36 | 369 |
| Admissions | 379 | 19 | 353 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 74 | 3 | 70 |
2 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
52 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Stephens College are 1130-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 45%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Stephens College are 16-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 329 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 94 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 48 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (7%) |
| Asian | 11 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 6 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.9%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Stephens College is $23,261 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,807 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,376 |
| $48-75K | $22,100 |
| $75-110K | $27,781 |
| $110K+ | $26,927 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,000 | $9,360 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,000 | $9,360 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,000 | $9,360 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $540 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $540 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $540 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 327 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,460 |
| Room charge | $5,510 |
| Meal charge | $4,950 |
Stephens College majors
Stephens College has granted 95 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 57 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Stephens College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 30 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 15 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 7 | 3 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 7 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 7 | |
| Musical Theatre | 6 | |
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 5 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | |
| Graphic Communications, General | 5 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 4 | |
| Costume Design | 3 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | |
| Acting | 2 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 2 | |
| Marketing, Other | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 95 | 57 |
Stephens College has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 47% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Stephens College has published 732 scientific papers with 11,431 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Political Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 56 |
| 1993 | 10 | 46 |
| 1994 | 14 | 51 |
| 1995 | 8 | 47 |
| 1996 | 7 | 51 |
| 1997 | 8 | 56 |
| 1998 | 5 | 65 |
| 1999 | 5 | 67 |
| 2000 | 5 | 72 |
| 2001 | 5 | 85 |
| 2002 | 13 | 129 |
| 2003 | 11 | 159 |
| 2004 | 28 | 204 |
| 2005 | 12 | 237 |
| 2006 | 11 | 249 |
| 2007 | 7 | 274 |
| 2008 | 9 | 299 |
| 2009 | 8 | 255 |
| 2010 | 13 | 309 |
| 2011 | 13 | 375 |
| 2012 | 13 | 411 |
| 2013 | 20 | 450 |
| 2014 | 12 | 447 |
| 2015 | 18 | 493 |
| 2016 | 17 | 486 |
| 2017 | 27 | 539 |
| 2018 | 22 | 543 |
| 2019 | 18 | 598 |
| 2020 | 31 | 667 |
| 2021 | 17 | 681 |
| 2022 | 19 | 696 |
| 2023 | 26 | 710 |
| 2024 | 14 | 623 |
Stephens College alumni
-
Stephanie Beatriz
- Enrolled in Stephens College
- Studied in 1991
- Occupations
- film actorvideo game actoractivisttelevision actortelevision director
- Biography
-
Stephanie Beatriz Bischoff Alvizuri is an American actress. She is known for playing Detective Rosa Diaz in the Fox/NBC comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021), Quiet in the Peacock action-comedy series Twisted Metal (2023–present), and Carla in the musical film In the Heights (2021), and voicing Mirabel Madrigal in the Disney animated film Encanto (2021) and Vaggie in the adult animated musical series Hazbin Hotel (2024–present).
-
Annie Potts
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Anne Hampton Potts is an American actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Corvette Summer (1978) and won a Genie Award for Heartaches (1981), before appearing in Ghostbusters (1984), Pretty in Pink (1986), Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Who's Harry Crumb? (1989), Ghostbusters II (1989), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). She voiced Bo Peep in the Toy Story franchise (1995, 1999, and 2019) and in various Disney video games.
-
Jennifer Tilly
- Occupations
- screenwriterpoker playervoice actoractor
- Biography
-
Jennifer Tilly is an American-Canadian actress and professional poker player. Known for her distinctive breathy voice and comedic timing, she is the recipient of a Saturn Award, a Fantasporto Award, and a GLAAD Award, as well as nominations for an American Comedy Award, a Gemini Award, two MTV Movie Awards, and an Academy Award.
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Elizabeth Mitchell
- Enrolled in Stephens College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Mitchell is an American actress. She is best known for her lead role as Juliet Burke on the ABC mystery drama series Lost (2006–2010), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Mitchell also had lead roles on the television series V (2009–2010), Revolution (2012–2014), Dead of Summer (2016), and The Santa Clauses (2022–present), for which she received a Children's and Family Emmy Award nomination. She had recurring roles on the television series ER (2000–2001), Once Upon a Time (2014), The Expanse (2018, 2021), and Outer Banks (2021–present).
General info
| Alternative names | Stephens |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1833 |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 176 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 E Broadway Columbia, Missouri, 65215 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 126,000 |
| Phone | 57344222114277 |