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.

We also provide graduate, online and certificate programs available to women and men as part of our commitment to lifelong learning.

Stephens is proud to be a vibrant part of Columbia, offering community programming and exhibits, public performances and the Citizen Jane Film Festival. Through our Children’s School, the TRYPS Institute at Stephens

Committed to excellence since 1833. 

For nearly 200 years, we’ve been giving bright young women the tools, the training and the tenacity to boldly—and unapologetically—go after their dreams.

As we look forward, Stephens is committed to building on our tradition of strength in the creative arts and to creating new programs in areas of high demand in the health sciences. We emphasize leadership, are committed to serving and educating women of all ages and are dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to a diverse population of learners.