Stephens College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4252 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1192 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1118 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #3 of 3 | In Columbia |
| #692 of 1,011 | For Cosmetology |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 407
- Graduates
- 183
- Male:Female Ratio
- 6:94
- 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 64% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult 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 | 64% | 30% | 68% |
| Applicants | 650 | 46 | 587 |
| Admissions | 417 | 14 | 398 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 75 | 5 | 69 |
227 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
24 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Stephens College are 1050-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 46%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Stephens College are 18-25 (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 | 407 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 57 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 22 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (3%) |
| Asian | 14 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 12 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Stephens College is $26,372 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 | $19,715 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,311 |
| $48-75K | $21,946 |
| $75-110K | $26,096 |
| $110K+ | $21,797 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,586 | $8,910 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,586 | $8,910 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,586 | $8,910 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $520 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $520 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $520 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 539 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,458 |
| Room charge | $7,110 |
| Meal charge | $4,348 |
Stephens College majors
Stephens College has granted 92 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 56 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Stephens College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 29 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 17 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 12 | 4 | |
| Musical Theatre | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 4 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 3 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 3 | ||
| Psychology, General | 3 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | ||
| Acting | 2 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 2 | ||
| Costume Design | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 92 | 56 |
Stephens College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 46% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Stephens College has published 664 scientific papers with 7,606 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 35 |
| 1992 | 2 | 34 |
| 1993 | 9 | 28 |
| 1994 | 14 | 33 |
| 1995 | 9 | 38 |
| 1996 | 6 | 45 |
| 1997 | 7 | 52 |
| 1998 | 4 | 57 |
| 1999 | 7 | 57 |
| 2000 | 6 | 61 |
| 2001 | 8 | 64 |
| 2002 | 13 | 126 |
| 2003 | 11 | 150 |
| 2004 | 28 | 183 |
| 2005 | 9 | 219 |
| 2006 | 9 | 229 |
| 2007 | 6 | 262 |
| 2008 | 7 | 271 |
| 2009 | 12 | 219 |
| 2010 | 8 | 259 |
| 2011 | 11 | 306 |
| 2012 | 10 | 345 |
| 2013 | 21 | 334 |
| 2014 | 10 | 328 |
| 2015 | 14 | 369 |
| 2016 | 16 | 328 |
| 2017 | 26 | 316 |
| 2018 | 24 | 322 |
| 2019 | 13 | 340 |
| 2020 | 31 | 411 |
| 2021 | 11 | 370 |
| 2022 | 13 | 387 |
| 2023 | 18 | 376 |
Stephens College alumni
-
Stephanie Beatriz
- Enrolled in Stephens College
- Studied in 1991
- Occupations
- film actormodeltelevision actoractorvoice actor
- 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), Carla in the musical film In the Heights (2021), and voicing Mirabel Madrigal in the Disney film Encanto (2021) and Vaggie in the adult animated musical series Hazbin Hotel (2024–present).
-
Jennifer Tilly
- Occupations
- voice actorpoker playerscreenwriteractor
- 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 one Academy Award.
-
Annie Potts
- Occupations
- stage actorvoice actortelevision actorfilm 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), and Ghostbusters II (1989). She voiced Bo Peep in the first, second and fourth films of the Toy Story franchise (1995, 1999, and 2019) and in various Disney video games.
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Elizabeth Mitchell
- Enrolled in Stephens College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- film actorstage 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). 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 | 167 |
| 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 |