At a glance
Average net price
$23,459
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
42.7%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
391
In-state tuition
$28,300
Out-of-state tuition
$28,300
Cost of attendance
$46,643
Median earnings (10y)
$43,071
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 78.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
11 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (35%), health (24%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM9%
- Health24%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts35%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services4%
- ~104 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions24.1%~94 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education12.1%~47 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English7.8%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business7.8%~30 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.5%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture2.6%~10 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
19 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 59 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 35 | $17,901 | $27,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | $58,174 | $48,781 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $30,521 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 15 | $36,604 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 10 | $33,652 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Stephens College
Stephens College is a small institution located in Columbia, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 391 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Stephens College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,459 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $28,300 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $46,643 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 42.7%, a average completion outcome. 78.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,071 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Stephens College confers degrees and certificates across 11 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (35% of credentials), health (24% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Stephens College accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Columbia, Missouri (city), Stephens College draws students from across Missouri and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Stephens College
Q.How much does Stephens College cost?
The average net price at Stephens College is $23,459 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $46,643.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Stephens College?
Stephens College has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Stephens College?
Stephens College admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Stephens College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Stephens College graduate earns $43,071 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Stephens College?
Published tuition is $28,300 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Stephens College located?
Stephens College is located in Columbia, Missouri (ZIP 65215).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Stephens College at their official website.