More selective than 27% of Maryland colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $58,394. College Scorecard.
Higher than 62% of Maryland colleges we cover and 76% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 52% of Maryland colleges we cover and 74% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Stevenson University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 5,233 applicants, Stevenson University admitted 4,354 and 793 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Stevenson University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Stevenson University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Stevenson University took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Maryland. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,894 | $65,165 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $20,935 | $85,833 | 3.4 years |
| $48–75k | $26,937 | $110,442 | 4.4 years |
| $75–110k | $29,277 | $120,036 | 4.7 years |
| $110k+ | $31,892 | $130,757 | 5.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (60% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($62,079) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,348 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Stevenson University majors, earnings & careers
Stevenson University offers 30 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Education · 1
- Engineering · 1
Highest-earning majors at Stevenson University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $113,367 | — |
| Nursing | $92,710 | $27,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $81,700 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $81,299 | $24,922 |
| Biochemistry | $73,584 | $26,750 |
| Business Administration | $64,956 | $26,773 |
| Legal Support Services | $63,656 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $61,348 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 30 majors
- Accounting$81,299
- Applied Mathematics—
- Biochemistry$73,584
- Biology$56,451
- Biomedical Engineering—
- Biotechnology—
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$59,377
- Business / Corporate Communications$60,109
- Business Administration$64,956
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$81,700
- Criminal Justice$61,348
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$54,233
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Film and Photography$38,813
- General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$55,419
- History—
- Human Development and Family Studies$49,902
- Information Science / Studies$113,367
- Information Technology—
- Legal Support Services$63,656
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$54,463
- Nursing$92,710
- Psychology$57,285
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$53,007
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Baltimore
Overall prices in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,006. Housing costs 18% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 48 inches of rain a year, 29 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Baltimore County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Baltimore County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Stevenson University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Maryland by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson University | 79% | $26,505 | 68% | $62,079 | This school |
| McDaniel College | 78% | $21,916 | 63% | $60,663 | |
| Loyola University Maryland | 75% | $30,574 | 79% | $82,652 | |
| Mount St. Mary's University | 74% | $22,655 | 65% | $64,072 | |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | 77% | $42,729 | 72% | $45,212 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Stevenson University would cost you $4,589 more per year than McDaniel College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Stevenson University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$11,521).
- McDaniel College gives aided families $11,489 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maryland resident | Stevenson University | McDaniel College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,560 | $52,081 | −$11,521 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $1,450 | +$550 |
| Housing & meals | $14,978 | $12,594 | +$2,384 |
| Personal & travel | $3,300 | $2,454 | +$846 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,444 | −$3,285 | +$841 |
| Sticker price | $58,394 | $65,294 | −$6,900 |
| Average grants | −$31,889 | −$43,378 | +$11,489 |
| You pay | $26,505 | $21,916 | +$4,589 |
“+” means Stevenson University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Stevenson University
What is the Stevenson University acceptance rate?
Stevenson University accepts 79% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 4,354 of 5,233 applicants were admitted.
How much does Stevenson University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $58,394 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $26,505 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $15,894 and families earning $110k+ pay $31,892.
How much do Stevenson University graduates earn?
Former Stevenson University students earn a median $62,079 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Stevenson University graduation rate?
68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% return for their second year.
How long does a Stevenson University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Stevenson University costs about $110,442 after grants ($26,937 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $62,079 ten years after starting, $25,348 more than high school graduates in Maryland ($36,731), so the cost is repaid in 4.4 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Stevenson University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/stevenson-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).