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Summary
Stephens College is a private institution that was founded in 1833. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 783, its setting is city, and the campus size is 86 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Stephens College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (Midwest), 30. Its tuition and fees are $27,410 (2012-13).
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Stephens College's Mission is: Originating in 1921, the Ten Ideals are Respect, Courage, Independence, Support, Sensitivity, Responsibility, Belief, Creativity, Intelligence and Leadership. Stephens College was established in 1833. For more than 175 years, we have been educating women to become leaders as well as valuable contributors toward the betterment of our society. I am delighted to be a part of this fine institution, to celebrate her history and to work to create a future of unlimited possibilities. Stephens offers a variety of programs at the undergraduate level for women, as well as distance-learning and on-campus programs in our Graduate and Continuing Studies division for both men and women. We take pride in the strong bonds we've developed within our local community of Columbia, Missouri, and within the vast network of Stephens graduates we have across the country. Our commitment to the performing arts, pre-professional programs and the liberal arts is evident in our mission statement. So is our commitment to each student's success at Stephens. Our campus culture offers a values-driven living and learning environment (check out the Ten Ideals); close interaction with faculty and student peers; hands-on experience in the major beginning the student's first year at Stephens; and resources inside and outside the classroom that build students' skills, knowledge and confidence. Our extensive network of alumnae assists students in finding internships and employment after graduation. You can even bring your pet to campus to live with you in a residence hall. Whether you are interested in forming ties with Stephens - perhaps as a new student - or whether you seek ways to simply keep in touch with the goings-on at Stephens - perhaps as an alumna - we invite you to explore our web site. Please let us know if we can help! |
General Information
| School type | private, women's college |
| Year founded | 1833 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $36,993,558 |
Applying
When applying to Stephens College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Stephens College is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 57.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 57.7% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Stephens College is 13:1, and the school has 73.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Stephens College include: Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General; Fashion Merchandising; Marketing, Other; Fashion/Apparel Design; and Elementary Education and Teaching. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 68.0 percent.
Student Life
Stephens College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 783, with a gender distribution of 3.2 percent male students and 96.8 percent female students. At this school, 69.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 31.0 percent of students live off campus. Stephens College is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,029 |
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| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Stephens College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. Stephens College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Stephens College, 50 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Stephens College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 50% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Stephens College, 76.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $2,811.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $27,410 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $10,300 (2012-13) |
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