Women's college in Columbia, Missouri
According to Wikipedia, Stephens College is a private women's college in Columbia, Missouri. It is the second-oldest female educational establishment that is still a women's college in the United States. It was founded on August 24, 1833, as the Columbia Female Academy. In 1856, David H. Hickman helped secure the college's charter under the name The Columbia Female Baptist Academy. In the late 19th century it was renamed Stephens Female College after James L. Stephens endowed the college with $20,000. From 1937-1943 its Drama Department became renowned under its chairman and teacher, the actress Maude Adams, James M. Barrie's first Peter Pan. The Warehouse Theater is the major performance venue for the college. The campus includes a National Historic District: Stephens College South Campus Historic District.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 644 | 64% | 59% | 1120 | 22 |
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $24,570 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $17,210 |
| 30K - 48K | $17,825 |
| 48K - 75K | $20,933 |
| 75K - 110K | $26,885 |
| 110K+ | $30,479 |
If you graduate from Stephens College, then you can expect to earn an average of $41,000 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 596 | 424 | 172 |
Stephens College is located at 1200 E Broadway, Columbia MO 65215
Columbia has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Stephens College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Stephens College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, Psychology, and Political Science. Here are some of Stephens College's most famous alumni:
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