Stephens College's published cost of attendance is $46,643. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $9,918, middle-income families pay around $18,547, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,787.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $46,643 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,300 |
| Room and Board | $13,366 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$23,184 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,459 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,918 |
| $30–48k | $14,796 |
| $48–75k | $18,547 |
| $75–110k | $25,644 |
| $110k+ | $29,787 |
Stephens College's published cost of attendance is $46,643. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $9,918, middle-income families pay around $18,547, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,787. Azimuth ranks Stephens College #1035 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Stephens College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary within each income band shown above. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,900; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,218, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Stephens College earn median 4-year earnings of $46,218, placing Stephens College in the 3.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Stephens College #880 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings outcome reflects both the institution's concentration in Visual & Performing Arts and the broader labor-market positioning of its graduate cohort. Stephens College's program portfolio centers on creative and performance-based fields. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft is the largest program with 21 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $35,235, representing 0.9x the benchmark for the field. Health Administration enrolls 12 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $79,407, at 1.4x benchmark. Additional programs including Biology, General, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, and Teacher Education round out the institution's degree offerings, each serving distinct career pathways within the creative and performing arts ecosystem.
