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Stephens College is a liberal arts women’s college located in Columbia, Missouri. It was founded in 1833 as the Columbia Female Academy. The college’s campus is spread over 86 acres. Stephens College is the second oldest educational establishment for females in the United States. It offers programs that lead to associate’s degrees, bachelor's degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degree in business, arts, and fine arts. The college has a separate division for graduate and continuing education.
Dance, theater and fashion are the three most popular majors of the college, which was ranked 7th for ‘Best College Theater’ by the Princeton Review in 2009. Stephens College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and also participates in the American Midwest Conference. It sponsors teams for basketball, cross country, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.
Stephens College can be found in Columbia, MO (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, animal science and care, drama and performing arts, business and management, and medical adminstration.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 490 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Stephens College centered around 490 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,050 students were enrolled in Stephens College. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Stephens College. The school offers students meal plans. Stephens College student athletes compete in American Midwest Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Stephens College
1200 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
General Phone: (573) 442-2211
http://www.stephens.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 46 | business, fashion merchandising, business management, marketing studies |
| Medical Administration | 27 | medical records admin |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 25 | drama, dance |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | school counseling, elementary school teaching |
| Design | 12 | fashion design, graphic design, interior design |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | creative writing, liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Animal Science And Care | 6 | equestrian studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | film studies |
| Media | 5 | mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | family studies |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for Stephens College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 140 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Stephens College had a total enrollment of 1,050 students (1,016 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 3% |
| Women | 97% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 55% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Stephens College offers campus housing for 515 of its 1,016 (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 | 705 | 500 | 71% | 224 | 45% |
| Men | 11 | 10 | 91% | 6 | 60% |
| Women | 694 | 490 | 71% | 218 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,000 |
| Room and board | $ 8,730 |
| Room charge | $ 4,410 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,180 |
Financial Aid:
Stephens College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 251200)
Stephens College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $51,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $57,534 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $52,673 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $41,243 | 22 | $42,368 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $36,107 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $43,868 | 38 | $43,731 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
| Track | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 51 | 51 |
| Basketball | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 33 | 33 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing, Other
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
(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% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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