How to Apply
Welcome, Future Stephens stars!
College has so many exciting opportunities to explore, and we’re thrilled you are considering Stephens! This is a time to explore your interests, dream big and take steps toward shaping your future.
Whether you already have a clear vision of your college goals or are just starting to explore your options, know that this journey is all about finding the path that feels right to you.
Are you ready to take the next step? Let’s get started — you’ve got this!
Apply in three simple steps
Step 1
Fill out our free online application and tell us more about you.
Step 2
Submit your high school transcript(s). You may upload your unofficial transcripts (a screenshot or photo of your academic record from your student portal) to the online application, or email them to admissions@stephens.edu.
Note: Before enrolling at Stephens, you will need to provide your official transcripts. Your high school counselor can help you with that. Electronic transcripts may be submitted through various electronic transcript services and can also be sent to admissions@stephens.edu directly from the institution. Transcripts received through this account from a student will not be considered official.
Hard copy transcripts may be mailed to:
Stephens College Office of Admissions
1200 E. Broadway
Campus Box 2121
Columbia, MO 65215
Step 3
Stephens College is test optional for 2025-2026. If you’d like us to consider your test scores, submit your official ACT or SAT results to Stephens College. If you would like to apply without test scores, please indicate that on your application.
ACT code: 2374
SAT code: 6683
Deadlines
Admission
Stephens uses a rolling admissions process, so it’s never too early or late to apply. We do have two Priority Admission dates for optimum scholarship consideration:
Priority Admission I: apply by November 1
Priority Admission II: apply by February 1
We also consider your deposit date when it’s time to make housing assignments, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We’ll always take the time to thoroughly review your application, and provide a timely response.
Financial Aid
The FAFSA application opens on Oct. 1. Stephens College has a FAFSA priority filing date of Feb. 1.
Institutional Scholarships
The information you provide on your application will be automatically reviewed for scholarship eligibility and admission to the Stephens Scholars Honors Program and scholarship. Nearly all Stephens students receive some form of financial aid.
Undergraduate Residential Women’s College Eligibility
Consistent with our mission, admission and continued enrollment in our undergraduate residential women’s college is restricted exclusively to women, including students who are legally identified as female and who self-identify as women; students who document an ongoing transition to female and who self-identify as women; and students who are legally identified as female but do not fit within the gender binary. The program will not admit or enroll students who self-identify as men or who are transitioning to male. This policy went into effect for students admitted or readmitted beginning in Fall 2019.
Resources for Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Looking for information on our graduate programs? Start here.
have questions?
Office of Admissions
Stephens College Visitors Center
(573) 876-7207
(573) 876-7237
admissions@stephens.edu1215 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215