Stephens College

https://www.stephens.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,800

3.88% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,194

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.2%

1,058 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

568

92.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

20.5%

24 Graduates

About

Stephens College is a higher education institution located in Boone County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Stephens College were Physician Assistant (29 degrees awarded), School Counseling & Guidance Services (17 degrees), and Playwriting & Screenwriting (13 degrees).

In 2024, 175 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stephens College. 91.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.57% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (134 degrees), 12.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stephens College is $26,800, which is $2,800 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Stephens College is $26,800, which is $2,800 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,194.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Stephens College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stephens College was $26,800. The cost of tuition at Stephens College is $2,800 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Stephens College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,194

2024 Value

0.288%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Stephens College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,194. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Stephens College grew by 0.288%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stephens College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,211

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stephens College was of $13,211 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Stephens College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Stephens College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stephens College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Stephens College received 1,058 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 156% annual growth. Out of those 1,058 applicants, 817 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.2% acceptance rate.

There were 568 students enrolled at Stephens College in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Stephens College has an overall enrollment yield of 14.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

817

Accepted Out of 1,058

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stephens College was 77.2% (817 admissions from 1,058 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 156%, while admissions grew by 116%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Stephens College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Stephens College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Stephens College had a total enrollment of 568 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Stephens College is 525 students and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 92.4% of students enrolled at Stephens College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stephens College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.3% White, 7.22% Black or African American, 5.46% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 1.41% Hispanic or Latino, 0.352% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.352% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Stephens College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (8.68%) and Two or More Races Female (6.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.9%), followed by White Male (9.83%) and Two or More Races Female (4.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stephens College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 568 students. The full-time enrollment at Stephens College is 525 and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 92.4% of students enrolled at Stephens College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Stephens College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Stephens College was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Stephens College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Stephens College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
297 enrolled students
Black or African American
41 enrolled students
Two or More Races
31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stephens College is 52.3% White, 7.22% Black or African American, 5.46% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 1.41% Hispanic or Latino, 0.352% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.352% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 175 students (30.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 145 more women than men received degrees from Stephens College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stephens College is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 12.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (11 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Stephens College is Physician Assistant (29 degrees awarded), followed by School Counseling & Guidance Services (17 degrees) and Playwriting & Screenwriting (13 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stephens College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees awarded), English (9 degrees), and Communication Technologies (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephens College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,633,740 people), Secondary school teachers (569,357 people), Education administrators (310,428 people), Other managers (231,066 people), and Special education teachers (214,109 people).

The most specialized majors at Stephens College in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees awarded), English (9 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Education (31 degrees), and Human Sciences (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephens College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Stephens College are Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees awarded), English (9 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Education (31 degrees), and Human Sciences (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephens College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,064,144 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (467,786 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (209,170 people), Computer Systems Design (194,758 people), and Child day care services (130,889 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Stephens College.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
17 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
14 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stephens College was Registered Nursing with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Stephens College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

160

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Stephens College, which is 0.0938 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (160).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Stephens College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Stephens College in Physician Assistant, which is 0.526 times less than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Stephens College in Physician Assistant, which is 1.9 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from Stephens College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
134 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stephens College is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 12.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (11 degrees).

6.86% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
210 degrees awarded
White Female
208 degrees awarded
White Female
169 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stephens College is white female (210 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (208 degrees).

Operations

Stephens College has an endowment valued at nearly $58.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.2M (10.7%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Stephens College had a total salary expenditure of 26.4M. Stephens College employs 25 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Stephens College are Female Assistant professor (18), Female Associate professor (9), and Male Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stephens College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Endowment

$58.2M

2024 Endowment

2.66%

growth from 2023

Stephens College has an endowment valued at about $58.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Stephens College grew 2.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Stephens College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.5M

2024 Salaries

9.93%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Stephens College paid a median of $10.5M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($26.4M) and a 9.93% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.628% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Stephens College paid a total of $3.17M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stephens College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

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