Stephens College

Private, Four-years School Located in Columbia, MO

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How much is the Stephens tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, Stephens's tuition & fees is $28,200.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $45,258 when a student lives on-campus.

Stephens Tuition & Expenses

2022-2023 Rate
Tuition & Fees$28,200
Books & Supplies Costs$1,240
On-campus Room & Board$11,488
On-campus Expenses$4,330
Off-campus Room & Board$12,148
Off-campus Expenses$4,330
2023-2024 Estimates
Tuition & Fees$32,366

How Much Does it Cost to Go to Stephens for 4 Years?

For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $144,707 at Stephens. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $217,089. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $128,566.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2023-24)$31,081$47,762$28,748
Sophomore (2024-25)$34,256$51,847$30,891
Junior (2025-26)$37,756$56,306$33,209
Senior (2026-27)$41,614$61,175$35,718
4 Years Total$144,707$217,089$128,566
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2024-25)$34,256$51,847$30,891
Sophomore (2025-26)$37,756$56,306$33,209
Junior (2026-27)$41,614$61,175$35,718
Senior (2027-28)$45,865$66,493$38,436
4 Years Total$159,492$235,820$138,253
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2025-26)$37,756$56,306$33,209
Sophomore (2026-27)$41,614$61,175$35,718
Junior (2027-28)$45,865$66,493$38,436
Senior (2028-29)$50,551$72,304$41,380
4 Years Total$175,786$256,277$148,742
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2026-27)$41,614$61,175$35,718
Sophomore (2027-28)$45,865$66,493$38,436
Junior (2028-29)$50,551$72,304$41,380
Senior (2029-30)$55,716$78,654$44,571
4 Years Total$193,745$278,626$160,105
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2027-28)$45,865$66,493$38,436
Sophomore (2028-29)$50,551$72,304$41,380
Junior (2029-30)$55,716$78,654$44,571
Senior (2030-31)$61,408$85,598$48,032
4 Years Total$213,539$303,049$172,419

Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison

Compared to four-years schools nationwide, Stephens' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $20,937. Compared to private, four-years colleges in Missouri, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $17,376.
In-StateOut-of-State
Stephens College$28,200
U.S. Four-years Colleges$18,672
Public Schools$7,199$12,960
Private Schools$20,937
Missouri Four-years Colleges$16,349
Public Schools$10,139$13,307
Private Schools$17,376

Compare Similar School's Tuition

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Stephens and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (private, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
LocationUndergraduateGraduate
Stephens CollegeColumbia, MO$28,200$9,900
Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI$32,350$10,080
Delaware State UniversityDover, DE$20,250$14,976
Marymount UniversityArlington, VA$39,050$23,446
University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO$20,492$26,072
Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO$29,503$12,714
Keuka CollegeKeuka Park, NY$38,000$26,267
University of DubuqueDubuque, IA$40,065$9,020
Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT$16,095$18,469
Clayton State UniversityMorrow, GA$15,790$12,625
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA$18,698$17,756

Financial Aid and COA

At Stephens College, 392 students (99%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $17,251.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at Stephens is $28,007 for students living on-campus and $28,667 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 105 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $15,518 and the average amount of student loans is $8,371.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
COA (on-campus)$45,258
COA (off-campus)$45,918
Tuition & Fees$28,200
Indirect Costs (on-campus)$17,058
Indirect Costs (off-campus)$17,718
COA (on-campus) after Receiving Aid$28,007
COA (off-campus) after Receiving Aid$28,667
Average Financial Aid$17,251
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship39299%$17,251
Pell Grants17444%$4,928
Federal Student Loan27269%$7,360
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Financial Aid10599%-
Grants or Scholarships10599%$15,518
Federal Grants4946%$5,110
Pell Grants4946%$4,880
Other Federal Grants2524%$450
State/Local Grants3230%$2,225
Institutional Grants10094%$13,078
Student Loan Aid6965%$8,371
Federal Student Loans6965%$5,964
Other Student Loans1615%$10,382

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

Stephens's acceptance rate is 63.66%. A total of 677 applicants applied to and 431 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 100 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 23.20%.
To apply to Stephens, 3 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). SAT and ACT scores are considered during the admissions process but are not required to be submitted.
TotalMenWomen
Applicants6770$677
Admitted4310$431
Enrolled1000$100
Acceptance Rate63.66%-63.66%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)23.20%-23.20%
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered But Not Required
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered But Not Required
RecommendationsConsidered But Not Required
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered But Not Required
Admission test scoresConsidered But Not Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)Neither Required Nor Recommended

SAT and ACT Scores

The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to apply to Stephens. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 1,100 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 21.
Its SAT score is similar to the national average score of 1,168. The ACT score is similar to the national average score of 24.
Average25th75th
SAT Total1,1001,0301,170
National Average1,168
Missouri Average1,153
SAT EBRW575520630
SAT Math525510540
ACT Composite211923
National Average24
Missouri Average23
ACT Math211625
ACT English211725

Student Population

Stephens College has a total of 590 students including 407 undergraduate and 183 graduate students. By gender, there are 31 male students and 562 female students attending Stephens. The school offers online degree programs and 24 students enrolled online exclusively (4.07% of all students).
TotalMaleFemale
Total593 31562
Undergraduate409 0409
Graduate184 31153

Directory & Academic Information

Directory Information
Address1200 E Broadway, Columbia, MO
Phone573-442-2211
WEBhttps://www.stephens.edu
Degree & Programs
DegreeUndergraduate, Graduate
Program Offered36 Programs
Online Program Offered4 Online Programs
Graduate Program Offered4 Graduate Programs
Academic Stats
Acceptance Rate64.15%
Yield17.99%
Student Population590
Graduation Rate45%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time), 67% (Part-time)
Students to Faculty Ratio Rate8 to 1
Faculty & Staffs
Number of Faculties37 (Full-time), 62 (Part-time)
Number of Staffs162 (Full-time), 98 (Part-time)
Average Faculty Salary$58,717
Average Staff Salary$44,300