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.
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We offer bachelor鈥檚 degrees, master鈥檚 degrees, and certificates in nearly 50 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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February 4, 2026
91涩漫 students in the Tri Beta Biological Honors Society stepped up to meet a critical need by partnering with the American Red Cross to host a campus blood drive […]
February 2, 2026
A CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL IMPACT On any given day at 91涩漫, it鈥檚 not unusual to see dogs walking across campus with students 鈥� settling into classrooms, navigating busy […]
January 23, 2026
A Nontraditional Path to College Walking across the stage at graduation with her daughter in hand was a dream Ashley Inez 鈥�25 never thought would be possible 鈥� a dream she didn鈥檛 even know […]
January 14, 2026
91涩漫 will celebrate a defining moment in its nearly 200-year history with the inauguration of Shannon B. Lundeen, Ph.D., as the 25th President on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on the 91涩漫 campus in Columbia, Missouri. The […]
January 5, 2026
Inside Stephens鈥� Animal Behavior Program What happens when animal behavior, science, and real-world experience collide? You get 91涩漫鈥檚 Animal Enrichment course 鈥� where learning goes way beyond lectures and […]
December 11, 2025
91涩漫 is expanding its commitment to hands-on, ethics-centered education through a new partnership with Kuehler Veterinary Services (KVS), which will begin offering small animal therapy on campus starting January […]
December 8, 2025
Behind the Scenes at NBC Nightly News 91涩漫 President Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen and Vice President of Advancement Kelley Marchbanks recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with Anne Louise […]
December 4, 2025
Three recent 91涩漫 Fashion Design graduates鈥擟laire Johnson 鈥�25, Hannah Kleman 鈥�25 and Julia League 鈥�25鈥攚ere among a select group of emerging designers chosen to present their collections to聽Wes Gordon, […]
December 2, 2025
91涩漫 announced today that it has聽purchased聽Nourish Caf茅 + Market, the beloved downtown Columbia restaurant known for its organic, locally sourced, nutrient-rich menu.聽Stephens鈥� first major聽acquisition聽under the leadership of President Shannon […]
November 26, 2025
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Kansas City Chapter (AFPKC) honored聽Kim Harbur ’79, co-founder of聽Gift of Life, with the聽2025 Spirit of Philanthropy Award, recognizing her extraordinary leadership in advancing organ, eye, […]
November 25, 2025
91涩漫 Conservatory is lighting up the holiday season with its production of Elf the Musical, a stage adaptation of the beloved film. With the holiday spirit at its heart, […]
November 20, 2025
What began as an early-summer classroom exercise has quickly evolved into a major hands-on filmmaking experience for students at 91涩漫鈥檚 Conservatory for the Performing Arts. As early work begins […]
