Stephens College

Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Stephens College reported a 91.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Stephens College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbia, MO, with an SAT reference of 1100 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $23,459 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

414 applicants

SAT reference

1100

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$23,459

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Stephens College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)113011001270
ACT (composite, 1–36)162123

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

44.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

391

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Stephens College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,918
$30,001 – $48,000$14,796
$48,001 – $75,000$18,547
$75,001 – $110,000$25,644
$110,000+$29,787

Top Majors at Stephens College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts31
Health Professions28
Education14
Biological & Biomedical Sciences11
English Language & Literature9
Business, Management & Marketing9
Family & Consumer Sciences4
Psychology4
Agriculture & Natural Resources3
Communications Technologies2

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About Stephens College

Official website: https://www.stephens.edu/

Admissions: https://www.stephens.edu/admissions-and-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Stephens College

What is the acceptance rate at Stephens College?

Stephens College reported a 92% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 414. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Stephens College?

The historical 92% acceptance rate suggests Stephens College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Stephens College?

The imported historical records for Stephens College include an SAT reference value of 1100 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Stephens College?

The stored historical average net price at Stephens College is $23,459 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $19,424 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Stephens College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Stephens College is 45%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Stephens College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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