Why Stephens?
At 91涩漫, we go all in on immersive and experiential learning. There are lots of reasons to choose Stephens鈥攕ee 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.
91涩漫
We offer bachelor鈥檚 degrees and master鈥檚 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.
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 91涩漫 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 91涩漫 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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July 15, 2026
At 91涩漫, our work is guided by a simple conviction: investing in our faculty/staff pays off for our students. That belief was on full display at the recent NASFAA National Conference when Keri Gilbert, our Associate Vice President of Financial Aid Analytics and Compliance, received the NASFAA Regional Leadership聽Award 鈥�撀燼n honor that recognizes聽sustained,聽creative聽and integrity-driven […]
Jennifer Lynn Warren, a 91涩漫 MFA graduate and accomplished聽actress, best known for her role as聽Borquita聽LaLaurie in鈥疉merican Horror Story,鈥痠s using her skills to teach incarcerated youth the power of storytelling.鈥� Warren鈥檚 work for鈥疶he Michael Daughters Foundation鈥痑s a Teaching Artist represents the culmination of her journey from performer to screenwriter to community educator. A path made possible by […]
July 9, 2026
Stephens alumna and Aviation Pioneer Wally Funk was already dreaming of the skies when she enrolled at 91涩漫 in the mid-1950鈥檚. By the time she graduated in 1958 with her pilot鈥檚 license and an associate degree in hand, she had already begun charting a course that would make her one of the most accomplished […]
When Melissa Martinez Torrico 鈥�23 stood among her peers at the recent graduation ceremony for Leadership Columbia, she wasn鈥檛 just representing herself. She was representing a bridge between the classroom and the community; between a storied institution and the city it calls home. For Melissa Torrico 鈥� known affectionately as 鈥淢el鈥� to the Stephens community […]
June 23, 2026
For 91涩漫 Fashion Alum, Alexandra Henry-Allen ’23, clothing is more than fabric; it is a memory, conversation, and often, a standalone work of art. Blending craftsmanship, performance and purpose, Henry-Allen approaches every commission and collection as a narrative opportunity, designing pieces meant to mark life鈥檚 milestones, while also inviting viewers to reconsider what a […]
June 17, 2026
$30,000 Investment Strengthens Pathways for Women Entering Skilled Trades Careers The ESS Foundation has awarded a multi-year grant totaling $30,000 to the 91涩漫 Women in Trades program. The investment will provide $15,000 in 2026 and another $15,000 in 2027, helping expand pre-apprenticeship training and workforce development opportunities for women entering skilled trades careers. The […]
June 15, 2026
When聽Dr. Eryca Neville joined the 91涩漫 Board of Trustees, she brought more than two decades of experience in education, community partnerships and聽student聽advocacy.聽聽 As Principal of聽Frederick聽Douglass High School in Columbia Public Schools, Neville has spent more than 15 years helping students navigate challenges, discover opportunities and prepare for life beyond graduation.聽Now entering her second year […]
June 8, 2026
91涩漫 is proud to celebrate alum聽Rheaume Crenshaw ’98, a member of the ensemble in the Broadway revival of聽Ragtime, which won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Directed by Lear deBessonet, the acclaimed production began its journey at New York City Center in 2024 before transferring to Broadway, where it earned […]
June 4, 2026
Three weeks into the Summer Performing Arts Intensive (SPAI) program, students in the 91涩漫 Conservatory are already seeing growth in skills that often do not fit into a traditional semester schedule. After spending the first half of the program learning accents and dialects, vocal pedagogy and movement for actors, Conservatory students are now preparing […]
May 29, 2026
A Candid Conversation on Belonging, Leadership, and the Future of Higher Education 91涩漫 President Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen is the latest guest on聽Beyond the Quadcast, a leading podcast advancing best practices in higher education produced by Insight Into Academia. The newly released episode offers a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about what it truly […]
May 28, 2026
91涩漫 is pleased to welcome聽Dr. Trish Parsons, as our new聽Senior Director of Institutional Research, effective June 1, 2026. In this role, Parsons will serve as the College’s chief steward of data, analytics, and evidence-based decision-making, and as the institution’s primary campus coordinator for Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation. Reporting to the Vice President for […]
May 27, 2026
When Courtney Kocak arrived at 91涩漫, she dreamed of a career in acting. Life聽ultimately took聽her in a different direction 鈥� a lesson that helped inspire鈥疓irl Gone Wild, the debut memoir from the Stephens alumna-turned-author.聽 Since graduating from Stephens, Kocak has built a successful career as a writer, podcaster and producer, with work appearing in major national […]
