Stephens College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4155 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1158 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1083 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #3 of 3 | In Columbia |
| #983 of 1,026 | For Cosmetology |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 392
- Graduates
- 176
- 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 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 39% | 83% |
| Applicants | 1,058 | 131 | 912 |
| Admissions | 817 | 51 | 753 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 119 | 2 | 117 |
44 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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 |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 297 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 175 (31%) |
| Black or African American | 41 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (5%) |
| Asian | 10 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 8 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Stephens College is $23,194 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 | $9,918 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,796 |
| $48-75K | $18,547 |
| $75-110K | $25,644 |
| $110K+ | $29,787 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,800 | $9,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,800 | $9,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,800 | $9,720 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | $980 |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | $980 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 | $980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 363 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,740 |
| Room charge | $5,620 |
| Meal charge | $5,120 |
Stephens College majors
Stephens College has granted 116 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 59 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Stephens College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 29 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 17 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 14 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Musical Theatre | 8 | |
| Costume Design | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 6 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 5 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Acting | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 4 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 3 | |
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 2 | |
| Graphic Communications, General | 2 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 116 | 59 |
Stephens College has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 43% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Stephens College has published 735 scientific papers with 11,820 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 87 |
| 2002 | 13 | 131 |
| 2003 | 11 | 159 |
| 2004 | 28 | 204 |
| 2005 | 12 | 237 |
| 2006 | 11 | 249 |
| 2007 | 7 | 275 |
| 2008 | 9 | 299 |
| 2009 | 8 | 255 |
| 2010 | 13 | 310 |
| 2011 | 13 | 376 |
| 2012 | 13 | 412 |
| 2013 | 20 | 449 |
| 2014 | 12 | 449 |
| 2015 | 18 | 495 |
| 2016 | 17 | 486 |
| 2017 | 27 | 539 |
| 2018 | 22 | 544 |
| 2019 | 18 | 598 |
| 2020 | 31 | 667 |
| 2021 | 17 | 682 |
| 2022 | 19 | 696 |
| 2023 | 26 | 709 |
| 2024 | 14 | 626 |
| 2025 | 2 | 480 |
Stephens College alumni
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Stephanie Beatriz
- Enrolled in Stephens College
- Studied in 1991
- Occupations
- television actortelevision directoractormodelvoice actor
- Biography
-
Stephanie Beatriz Bischoff Alvizuri is an American actress and singer. 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 animated film Encanto (2021) and Vaggi in the adult animated musical series Hazbin Hotel (2024–present).
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Jennifer Tilly
- Occupations
- poker playervoice actoractorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Jennifer Tilly is an American actress and professional poker player. Known for her distinctive breathy voice and comedic timing, she is the recipient of a Saturn Award and a GLAAD Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and two MTV Movie Awards.
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Annie Potts
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorstage 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), Ghostbusters II (1989), and in various projects within the Ghostbusters franchise. She also appeared in the films Pretty in Pink (1986), Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), and Who's Harry Crumb? (1989). She voiced Bo Peep in the Toy Story franchise (1995, 1999, 2019, and 2026) and in various Disney video games.
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Elizabeth Mitchell
- Enrolled in Stephens College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Mitchell is an American actress. She received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her lead role as Juliet Burke on the ABC mystery drama series Lost (2006–2010). She also had lead roles on the television series V (2009–2010), Revolution (2012–2014), Dead of Summer (2016), and The Santa Clauses (2022–2023), 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 | 178 |
| 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 |