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 and master’s degrees in more than 35 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.
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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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October 13, 2025
Stephens College alum Savana “SJ” Johnson ’23 has been selected as one of two emerging filmmakers for the inaugural Kansas City PBS Non-fiction Film Fellowship, a yearlong program designed to elevate new voices in documentary storytelling. Johnson, an aspiring filmmaker and graphic designer from Ashland, Missouri, joins fellow creative Collin Riggins of Kansas City in […]
October 9, 2025
Stephens College alumna Susan Swope ’81 has achieved one of the most prestigious honors in the equestrian world, winning the Five-Gaited World’s Grand Championship aboard Midd’s Delaney at the 2025 World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Often referred to as the “Big Dog” of the show horse world, the Five-Gaited World’s Grand Championship is considered the […]
October 3, 2025
Stephens College is proud to celebrate alumna Karen M. Miller ’06, who is being inducted into the Boone County History & Culture Center Hall of Fame as a Living Recipient for her lifetime of service and leadership. Miller served as Boone County’s District One Commissioner from 1993 to 2017, becoming a cornerstone of local government […]
September 26, 2025
Elizabeth Herrera, a United States Air Force Veteran and Executive Director of Mission Promise Kept at Stephens College, was honored in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Sept. 25, as a 2025 Woman Veteran Trailblazer by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans (CWV). As part of the national “Women Veterans Forging a Path” initiative, […]
September 18, 2025
Stephens College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig McCoy, an esteemed Osteopathic Physician at Moberly Regional Medical Center, as the new Medical Director for the Stephens College Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program. Dr. McCoy has been Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1998 and in Female Pelvic Medicine and […]
September 10, 2025
At Stephens College, workforce development isn’t just a priority—it’s a mission tied to nearly two centuries of supporting trailblazing women. Since 1833, Stephens has empowered women to reach for ambitious goals, and today the College is carrying forward that bold legacy by building pathways into high-demand, high-paying careers while strengthening Missouri’s economy. Governor Mike Kehoe […]
September 5, 2025
Stephens College began the new academic year with purpose, energy, and inspiration at our annual Opening Convocation. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leslie Willey, Student Government Association President Wylla McClurg, Faculty Chair Dr. Monica McMurry, and Dr. Kaneshya Lucas—2025 Distinguished Teacher Award recipient and Director of Career Services—officially welcomed students and faculty back to […]
August 26, 2025
The new school year at Stephens College is starting with a spark. With new leadership, rising enrollment, and exciting academic investments, Stephens is entering a bold new era—one that celebrates nearly two centuries of history while building new opportunities for the students of today and tomorrow. New President, Renewed Mission This fall, Stephens proudly welcomes […]
August 13, 2025
Stephens College is proud to announce that Kelley Marchbanks will join the College as Vice President for Advancement on September 16, following a national search. Marchbanks brings more than two decades of advancement leadership, with a distinguished career in philanthropy, higher education, alumni and board relations, non-profit management, and health sciences. She has partnered with globally respected […]
July 31, 2025
After five years of visionary leadership, Dr. Noreen Houck is officially retiring from Stephens College—and leaving behind a strong, thriving Nursing program that she helped build from the ground up. Dr. Houck joined Stephens in July 2019 with a big task: to create a nursing program that not only delivered excellent clinical training, but also […]
July 28, 2025
Stephens College’s 25th president, Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen, was featured on “The CEO Roundtable with Fred Parry,” a 45-minute radio interview on 93.9 The Eagle. In the interview, President Lundeen reflected on her first impressions of campus, the warm welcome she’s received, and her commitment to transparency, listening, and the bold future of Stephens College. […]
July 25, 2025
Claire Johnson ’25, a standout fashion design student and 2025 graduate from Stephens College, was awarded the prestigious Paris American Academy (PAA) Couture Award, given to the highest-scoring design across all apparel categories in the competition. This recognition includes a $10,000 scholarship supporting a summer study abroad opportunity at the Paris American Academy—one of Europe’s […]
