About Stephens College

Institution: Stephens College
  Columbia, MO
 

Stephens College is a women’s college proudly located in Columbia, MO, home to a flagship public university and two private colleges. Since our founding in 1833, we’ve been offering innovative, career-focused programs sound in the liberal arts with a focus on creative arts and sciences. We take a hands-on, experiential approach to education, making sure our students get both quality classroom instruction and external work experiences that complement their coursework. Stephens College prepares students to become leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world. We also provide graduate, online, and certificate programs available to women and men as part of our commitment to lifelong learning.

The college prides itself on fostering a close-knit faculty community and on providing a welcoming, learning-centered environment for students. The learning community is distinguished by small classes, close engagement with faculty, intellectual rigor, and vibrant programs of study that reflect the College’s mission of lifelong learning.

Stephens College contributes to the vibrant social and cultural climate which makes Columbia such a desirable place to live.