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Stevenson University
Stevenson University says yes to 78.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $62,079 median earnings.
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Stevenson University occupies suburban Owings Mills, MD — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Information Science/Studies, where graduates median $113,367 four years out. 30.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,102 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Stevenson University received 5,233 applications and admitted 4,354 (83.2%), with 793 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Stevenson University's 78.9% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Stevenson University compares
| Stevenson University | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.9% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,560 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,079 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Stevenson University: $62,079 median at year ten, versus $61,797 across Maryland institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $40,560 regardless of where you're from. At Stevenson University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,102 undergrads, Stevenson University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
68.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a Stevenson University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Stevenson University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $113,367 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,710 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $81,700 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,299 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $73,584 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,956 |
| Legal Support Services | $63,656 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $61,348 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $60,109 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $59,377 |
| Psychology, General | $57,285 |
| Biology, General | $56,451 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $55,419 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $54,463 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,233 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $53,007 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $49,902 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $38,813 |
Median earnings for these 18 Stevenson University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,079 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional Stevenson University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Stevenson University?
Stevenson University doesn't look at test scores; its 78.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Stevenson University's acceptance rate?
83.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,354 admitted from 5,233 applicants.
How much does Stevenson University cost?
At Stevenson University, published tuition is $40,560 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Stevenson University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Stevenson University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,079 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- McDaniel College — 77.9% admitted
- Towson University — 82% admitted
- St. Mary's College of Maryland — 68.6% admitted
- Notre Dame of Maryland University — 82.2% 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.