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Stephens College
Most applicants get into Stephens College — 77.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Stephens College sits in Columbia proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. Stephens College enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country.
Faculty pay averages $93,360 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 391 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1130 and 1270 — above the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Stephens College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Stephens College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1130 and 1270; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 590 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Stephens College received 414 applications and admitted 379 (91.5%), with 74 enrolling.
How Stephens College compares
| Stephens College | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.2% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,300 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,071 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Stephens College's median earnings are $43,071 — below the Missouri benchmark of $47,885. Weigh that against the $28,300 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Stephens College lists tuition at $28,300 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Stephens College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $28,300 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 391 undergraduates, Stephens College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
42.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 57% don't — ask a Stephens College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Stephens College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1130–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 77.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Stephens College's acceptance rate?
91.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 379 admitted from 414 applicants.
How much does Stephens College cost?
At Stephens College, published tuition is $28,300 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Stephens College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Stephens College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,071 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Southeast Missouri State University — 73.5% admitted
- Southwest Baptist University — 68.4% admitted
- Saint Louis University — 75% admitted
- Westminster College — 79.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.