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Stephens College can be found in Columbia, Missouri (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Stephens College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Stephens College are in design, drama and performing arts, and medical adminstration.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Stephens College centered around 480 to 570, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Stephens College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 826 students were enrolled in Stephens College. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Stephens College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Stephens College. The school offers students meal plans. Stephens College student athletes compete in Other competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Stephens College
1200 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
General Phone: (573) 442-2211
Admissions Phone: (573) 876-7207
Financial Aid Phone: (573) 876-7106
http://www.stephens.edu
Stephens College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Drama And Performing Arts | 29 | drama, dance |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | school counseling, elementary school teaching, education |
| Business And Management | 19 | fashion merchandising, merchandising and sales, business management, business |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | interdisciplinary studies, creative writing, international relations, English, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, political science |
| Design | 13 | fashion design, graphic design |
| Media | 7 | mass communication |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical records admin |
| Law | 5 | pre-law |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | equestrian studies |
| Science | 1 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Stephens College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 106 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Stephens College had a total enrollment of 826 students (701 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 51% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Kansas | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Arkansas | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Stephens College offers campus housing for 450 of its 701 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 538 | 415 | 77% | 203 | 49% |
| Men | 12 | 1 | 8% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 526 | 414 | 79% | 202 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (573) 876-7207
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,300 |
| Room and board | $ 7,130 |
| Room charge | $ 4,040 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Stephens College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 251200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (573) 876-7106
Stephens College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $45,112 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $39,536 | 6 | $37,745 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $34,338 | 13 | $33,483 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $31,671 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $38,492 | 26 | $34,491 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stephens College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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