A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Stephens College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
Stephens College is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Stephens College with a gender ratio of 93% women to 7% men. Though it is a women's college, 6.61% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Stephens College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
93%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39
|
| Women |
551
|
Stephens College serves a low number of students outside of Missouri, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
41%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179548 IPEDS survey data for Stephens College.
Last updated February 24, 2024