Admin v2 Preview — Sections marked with a yellow border use mock data until v2 scraping is complete.
v2 Admin
PrivateUrban

Stephens College

Stephens

Columbia, Missouri 65215

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateClose Faculty Access

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Stephens College is a private institution in Columbia with particular strength in health sciences and psychology. With an average SAT of 1104, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 353 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,071 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,277.

Established
1833
Type
Private women's college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
92%Acceptance
1104SAT Avg
353Students
7:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$43,071Earnings 10yr
$23,277Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Stephens College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1104

Reading & WritingMid: 575
610650
MathMid: 525
520620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1623

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1104

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,200
Room & Board$13,098
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$42,694
Average Net Price$23,277
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,807
$30–48K$22,376
$48–75K$22,100
$75–110K$27,781
$110K+$26,927

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,277

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,489

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
353
Gender Split
96% / 4%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 10%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.5%
Freshman Retention71.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,778
8 Years$41,996
10 Years$43,071

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Stars

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Stephens College Application Checklist

Decision Notifications

Stephens College — v2 Preview — TourStack