Why Stephens?
At Stephens College, we go all in on immersive and experiential learning. There are lots of reasons to choose Stephens—see for yourself!
Proud to be one of the oldest women's colleges in the nation, we strive every day to provide all our students with the best college experience possible.
Academics
We offer bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and certificates in nearly 50 subjects. Browse our programs to find the one that intrigues you.
Learn about our Block Schedule that offers one immersive class, topic, and experience at a time.
Admissions & Aid
We are committed to providing a world-class education that is also affordable. Learn more about our tuition and financial aid.
The Stephens Promise provides up to four years of tuition funding for qualified full-time undergraduate students. Imagine graduating with no tuition debt!
Life at Stephens
Make Stephens College your home away from home. Discover what makes our campus and student experience truly unique.
A small college in the middle of nowhere? Nope, not us. Bring your pet and explore all Stephens and "College Town USA" have to offer.
Conservatory
The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College offers programs for artists of all gender identities who are interested in theatre, television, and film.
The Conservatory accepts students of all gender identities. Learn more about our immersive programs.
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February 27, 2026
Stephens College will once again take center stage as a key creative partner and host venue for the internationally recognized True/False Film Fest — bringing filmmakers, artists, and thousands of […]
February 25, 2026
On any given week, you’ll likely find members of Black Women Enlightened (BWE) gathered around a table at Stars Café — laughing, studying, planning their next event, or simply showing […]
February 23, 2026
At Stephens College, career preparation doesn’t just happen in classrooms. Sometimes, it happens around the President’s dining room table. This semester marked the launch of the Industry Insider Masterclass Series, […]
February 18, 2026
Students from Stephens College are celebrating a standout showing at the Missouri State Career Development Conference, where the College’s Collegiate DECA team earned top honors across multiple competitive categories. Seven students […]
February 16, 2026
From last-minute leap of faith to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine When Sydney Henry ’22 looks back at the moment that changed her life, it didn’t happen in a lab or […]
February 12, 2026
At Stephens College, studying animals means more than learning theories—it means working with animals starting in your first semester. The Animal Behavior Program is designed for students who want more […]
February 5, 2026
How Stephens College Grad Student Shana Nunn is Leading with Purpose—on Campus and Beyond When Shana Nunn talks about leadership, it doesn’t sound aspirational—it sounds inevitable. “I feel like this […]
February 4, 2026
Stephens College students in the Tri Beta Biological Honors Society stepped up to meet a critical need by partnering with the American Red Cross to host a campus blood drive […]
February 2, 2026
A CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL IMPACT On any given day at Stephens College, it’s not unusual to see dogs walking across campus with students – settling into classrooms, navigating busy […]
January 23, 2026
A Nontraditional Path to College Walking across the stage at graduation with her daughter in hand was a dream Ashley Inez ’25 never thought would be possible – a dream she didn’t even know […]
January 14, 2026
Stephens College will celebrate a defining moment in its nearly 200-year history with the inauguration of Shannon B. Lundeen, Ph.D., as the 25th President on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on the Stephens College campus in Columbia, Missouri. The […]
January 5, 2026
Inside Stephens’ Animal Behavior Program What happens when animal behavior, science, and real-world experience collide? You get Stephens College’s Animal Enrichment course — where learning goes way beyond lectures and […]
