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Overview

Stephens College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Columbia, Missouri, United States. Established in 1833, Stephens College (Stephens) is a women only institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Stephens provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 193-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 60-69%. It is considered a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Stephens also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Stephens College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Stephens College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Stephens College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Stephens College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

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Acronym Stephens
Founded 1833
Motto
Colours Maroon and gold
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Location

Address 1200 E Broadway
Columbia
65215 Missouri
United States
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Stephens College Phone Number (573) 442 2211
Stephens College Fax Number (573) 876 7237
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Stephens College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Stephens College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Stephens College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Stephens College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Stephens College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Stephens College's academic range and degree level offering.



Stephens College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Stephens College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Stephens College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Stephens College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Stephens College.



Stephens College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Stephens College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Stephens College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Stephens College Admission Info


Stephens College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Stephens College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


Stephens College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Stephens College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Stephens College's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Stephens College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Stephens College's Admission Office Admission Office

1200 East Broadway, Box 2121
Columbia 65215
(573) 876 7207
800 876 7207

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Stephens College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Stephens College Size and Profile


Stephens College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Stephens College has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Stephens College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Stephens College has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Stephens College's Control Type Control Type

Stephens College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Stephens College's Entity Type Entity Type

Stephens College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Stephens College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Stephens College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Stephens College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Stephens College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Stephens College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Stephens College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Stephens College Facilities


Stephens College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Stephens College's Library
Stephens College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 75,860 physical volumes, 3,920 physical media, 44,031 digital/electronic media and 44 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 3 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Stephens College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Stephens College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Stephens College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 479 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Stephens College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Stephens College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Stephens College Services


Stephens College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Stephens College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Stephens College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Stephens College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Stephens College's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Stephens College Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Stephens College consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Stephens College
  • Center for Continuing Formation
  • Ecumenical Institute of Theology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Stephens College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Stephens College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephens College public or private?

Stephens College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Stephens College profit or non-profit?

Stephens College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Stephens College in terms of enrollment?

Stephens College has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Stephens College in terms of academic staff?

Stephens College has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.

Is Stephens College a coeducational institution?

Stephens College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does Stephens College use?

Stephens College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Stephens College affiliated with?

None.

Does Stephens College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Stephens College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Stephens College's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Stephens College Stephens?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro). International students: 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Stephens College Stephens located?

Stephens College is located in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Address: 1200 E Broadway.

Is Stephens College Stephens accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Stephens College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Stephens College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Stephens College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Stephens College have a university library?

Yes Stephens College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 75,860 physical volumes, 3,920 physical media, 44,031 digital/electronic media and 44 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 3 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Stephens College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Stephens College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Stephens College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 479 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Stephens College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Stephens College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Stephens College offer career services?

Not reported

Does Stephens College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Stephens College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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