More selective than 44% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 45% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Stephens College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Stephens College's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Stephens College or have its file? Send it to us.
Stephens College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 92% | 610–650 | 520–620 | 16–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Stephens College compared with other Missouri colleges?
Stephens College has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | 64% | $16,298 |
| 20 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | 73% | 50% | $22,814 |
| 21 | Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | 58% | $15,882 |
| 22 | Saint Louis University | 75% | 80% | $24,398 |
| 23 | Stephens College | 77% | 43% | $23,459 |
| 24 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 78% | 75% | $20,268 |
| 25 | Westminster College | 79% | 55% | $24,314 |
| 26 | Truman State University | 84% | 69% | $12,780 |
| 27 | Urshan University | 84% | 45% | $14,779 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Stephens College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Stephens College admissions questions
What is the Stephens College acceptance rate?
Stephens College accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 379 of 414 applicants were admitted.
Does Stephens College require the SAT or ACT?
Stephens College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Stephens College?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (74 of 379).
Is Stephens College getting harder to get into?
Stephens College accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 92% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Stephens College overview