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 BFA 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 three-year BFA programs.
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February 5, 2025
Stephens College’s student-run literary magazine, Harbinger 2024, has been awarded second place in the Outstanding Literary Arts Journal Award by the Sigma Tau Delta Communications Committee. This national recognition comes with a $400 prize and acknowledges the exceptional work of the students who contributed to, edited, and designed the publication. The competition was particularly fierce […]
January 23, 2025
Stephens College is proud to announce that its Women in Trades Construction Pre-Apprenticeship program has been awarded a $300,000 grant through the Highway Construction Training Program (HCTP). This significant funding, provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and administered through the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), will strengthen the program’s mission to empower women with […]
September 30, 2024
Stephens College recently held a pinning ceremony for new Scholars Program members, with inspiring reflections from current Scholars Shannon Jones ’28 and Cassandra Frayer ’25.
September 25, 2024
Catch the first ever televised Stephens College Stars Volleyball game vs William Woods on 9/26 at 6 p.m. Join us at Silverthorne Arena for free popcorn and exciting action! Download the HomeTown Fan app for tickets.
September 12, 2024
The Stars basketball team made a meaningful visit to Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary this week, engaging with students while promoting the Champions of Character program through interactive activities.
August 23, 2024
The NAIA announced the Champions of Character Five-Star Award winners for the 2023-24 academic year, with Stephens College recognized as a gold-level recipient.
July 11, 2024
Stephens student Daniela Saenz-Quintana has been awarded the Roshni Patel Fashion Excellence Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year.
April 25, 2024
The 2024 Spring Research Conference was a success! Learn more about the award-winning student presentations.