Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Stephens College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$28K
+
Room
$13K
+
Books
$1,240
=
Sticker Price
$42,694
$28K+$13K+$1,240=$42,694
Your Family Income
Sticker
$42,694
−
Your Aid
$20,594
=
Net Price
$22,100
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Stephens College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$42,694
Tuition and Fees
$28,200
Room and Board
$13,098
Books and Supplies
$1,240
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$19,417
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$23,277
Stephens College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$16,807
$30–48k
$22,376
$48–75k
$22,100
$75–110k
$27,781
$110k+
$26,927
Understanding Your Aid Package
Stephens College has a sticker price of $42,694 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $42,694/year
Average aid: $19,417 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$22,100/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$16,807/year
42% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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42%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
31%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$27,000
Range (25th–75th)$5,787 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$20,300
Debt Manageability
0.63x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,071
vs $50,412 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-6,629
29th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$26,214
25th %ile
$64,594
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Stephens College Cost & Financial Aid
Stephens College's published tuition is $42,694 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $22,100—a difference of $20,594.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $16,807 at Stephens College. 42% of students receive Pell Grants.
Stephens College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Stephens College graduates is $27,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $26,927 at Stephens College—still $15,767 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
