Stephens College

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is proud to be the second-oldest women’s college in the country and the first institution of higher education in Columbia, Missouri.

From the beginning, Stephens has developed a tradition of cutting-edge educational programs that provide young women with classroom and experiential learning opportunities like no other institution in higher education.

Stephens believes in the power of education to change lives. Alongside our world-class women’s undergraduate programs, we offer an intensive all-gender undergraduate Conservatory for the Performing Arts, all-gender graduate programs, as well as a children’s school and youth programs that celebrate and encourage lifelong learning.

Our mission is to Learn. Grow. Lead.

Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Women's College

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Academic programs

Design
Research
Science
Liberal Arts
Business
Education
Nursing
Communication
Art & Design
Health Science
Performing Arts
Psychology

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
On-Campus Housing
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

First year students will have completed less than 9 hours of college credit post high school. Dual-credit is not included and/or considered when determining student type.

Transfer

Transfer students will have completed more than 10 hours of college credit post high school.

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Additional information

A lot of private colleges will tell you they’re worth the investment. At Stephens, we’re investing in YOU. Your tuition can be totally free through our Stephens Promise financial aid program. Find information about this and our scholarship program HERE.

Visit us

Explore visit opportunities at stephens.edu/visit. We offer individual campus visits twice daily.

At Stephens College, we go all in on immersive and experiential learning. There are lots of reasons to choose Stephens.