Stephens College

https://www.stephens.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,800

4.94% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,261

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.5%

414 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

532

91% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.5%

60 Graduates

About

Stephens College is a higher education institution located in Boone County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Stephens College were Physician Assistant (30 degrees awarded), Playwriting & Screenwriting (15 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (9 degrees).

In 2023, 153 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stephens College. 93.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.54% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (109 degrees), 6.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stephens College is $25,800, which is $1,225 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Stephens College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 267 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Stephens College is $25,800, which is $1,225 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,261.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Stephens College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Stephens College was $25,800. The cost of tuition at Stephens College is $1,225 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Stephens College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,261

2023 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Stephens College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,261. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Stephens College grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stephens College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,818

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stephens College was of $11,818 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 43.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 58.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Stephens College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Stephens College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.04% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stephens College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Stephens College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 267 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Stephens College received 414 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 36.3% annual growth. Out of those 414 applicants, 379 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.5% acceptance rate.

There were 532 students enrolled at Stephens College in 2023. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Stephens College has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

379

Accepted Out of 414

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stephens College was 91.5% (379 admissions from 414 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 36.3%, while admissions declined by 9.11%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Stephens College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Stephens College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Stephens College had a total enrollment of 532 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Stephens College is 484 students and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Stephens College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stephens College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% White, 9.02% Black or African American, 6.77% Two or More Races, 2.07% Asian, 1.13% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.564% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Stephens College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (9.23%) and Two or More Races Female (8.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.3%), followed by White Male (11.7%) and Black or African American Female (5.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stephens College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 532 students. The full-time enrollment at Stephens College is 484 and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Stephens College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Stephens College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Stephens College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Stephens College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Stephens College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
329 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students
Two or More Races
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stephens College is 61.8% White, 9.02% Black or African American, 6.77% Two or More Races, 2.07% Asian, 1.13% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.564% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 94 students (17.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 133 more women than men received degrees from Stephens College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stephens College is white (109 degrees awarded). There were 6.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Stephens College is Physician Assistant (30 degrees awarded), followed by Playwriting & Screenwriting (15 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (9 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stephens College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (5 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), and Human Sciences (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephens College are Registered nurses (1,484,199 people), Other managers (191,343 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (171,396 people), Medical & health services managers (170,543 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (155,692 people).

The most specialized majors at Stephens College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (5 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), Human Sciences (6 degrees), Agriculture (5 degrees), and Health (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephens College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Stephens College are Communication Technologies (5 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), Human Sciences (6 degrees), Agriculture (5 degrees), and Health (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephens College are Elementary & secondary schools (601,154 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (532,280 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (514,827 people), Offices of physicians (212,711 people), and Computer Systems Design (187,937 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Stephens College.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
9 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
8 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stephens College was General Psychology with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Stephens College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

143

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Stephens College, which is 0.0699 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (143).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Stephens College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Stephens College in Physician Assistant, which is 0.25 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Stephens College in Physician Assistant, which is 4 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from Stephens College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Stephens College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
109 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stephens College is white (109 degrees awarded). There were 6.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

2.61% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
101 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stephens College is white female (101 degrees awarded). There were 6.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races female (16 degrees).

Operations

Stephens College has an endowment valued at nearly $56.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.12M (5.5%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Stephens College had a total salary expenditure of 24.9M. Stephens College employs 26 Assistant professors, 15 Associate professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Stephens College are Female Assistant professor (18), Female Associate professor (11), and Male Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stephens College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, Service, with 25 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Endowment

$56.7M

2023 Endowment

5.14%

growth from 2022

Stephens College has an endowment valued at about $56.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Stephens College grew 5.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.97M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Stephens College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.51M

2023 Salaries

15.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Stephens College paid a median of $9.51M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($24.9M) and a 15.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.628% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.32M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Stephens College paid a total of $3.32M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Stephens College were Assistant professor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 15 employees, and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stephens College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, Service with 25 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Stephens College was Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, Female Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Stephens College.

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