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At Stephens, our passion for the arts is nurtured in a diverse, challenging, and welcoming company of performers, designers, and technicians of all genders.

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Our graduate programs will challenge, inspire, and prepare you for success.

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Dr. Shannon Lundeen

Introducing the 25th President of Stephens College

Stephens College is proud to introduce Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen as our 25th president. Following an extensive nationwide search and approval by the Board of Trustees, Dr. Lundeen brings nearly 20 years of experience in academic and administrative leadership, along with a deep commitment to expanding access and opportunity in higher education.

Why We Love

The Block Schedule

Experience a new way to learn with our innovative Block Schedule. You’ll take one class at a time, with the focus and freedom to fully immerse yourself in each subject. This intensive approach sharpens your skills, enhances your understanding, and opens new opportunities for travel, research, professional networking, and internships, ensuring you’ll graduate career-ready.

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Workforce Development & Continuing Studies

With the Stephens Workforce Development program, students earn as they learn and are fast-tracked into high-paying, secure jobs with clear paths to advancement and promotion.

Kate Stevens, student ambassador, Comm Design major, Class of '25

Why Stephens?

Our mission is to ensure you have the best college experience possible – and that means we’re here to inspire and support your personal, academic, and professional success.

Stephens College encourages strong networks and provides opportunities designed to help students succeed.

Affordable Excellence

We believe a world-class education should also be affordable. We offer scholarships and grants — not loans! — that make tuition free for qualifying students. 


Innovative Learning

Our revolutionary Block Schedule offers students an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in one course at a time. They focus on what matters: learning, experimenting, and preparing for the future.


Pet Friendly Campus

Stephens is a home-away-from-home. That means pets are welcome here, too. We also offer a one-of-a-kind fostering program for those interested in caring for a pet as it waits for its “forever home.”


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