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Stevenson University

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD · Suburb · 3,102 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located just outside Baltimore, Stevenson University is renowned for its distinctive "Career Architecture" model, which pairs personalized mentoring with rigorous career preparation from your very first semester. The university boasts highly regarded programs in nursing, forensic sciences, and business, offering students hands-on learning opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. Campus life is defined by a close-knit, vibrant community featuring successful Division III athletic teams—particularly their powerhouse lacrosse programs—and a wealth of active student organizations. What truly sets Stevenson apart is its exceptional outcome rate, with 99 percent of graduates secure in jobs or graduate school within six months of graduation, ensuring your education translates directly into professional success.


Wikipedia:Stevenson University is a private university in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, with two campuses, one in Stevenson and one in Owings Mills. The university enrolls approximately 3,615 undergraduate and graduate students. Formerly known as Villa Julie College, the name was changed to Stevenson University in 2008.

Location
Owings Mills, MD, 21117 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
18 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$58,394
Avg net price
$26,505
Room & board
$15,336
Tuition
$40,560
Books & supplies
$1,150/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,894
$30–48k
$20,935
$48–75k
$26,937
$75–110k
$29,277
$110k+
$31,892
Admissions
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Stevenson University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
67%
4-yr on-time completion
61%
1st-yr retention
79%
Transfer-out rate
26%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
63%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$54,574
Median earnings (10yr)
$62,079
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,375$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,029
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$63,596
Independent students
17%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
46%
Hispanic
10%
Black
32%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$54,574
10 years after entry
$62,079
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing220
Business Administration, Management and Operations77
Psychology, General47
Biology, General42
Criminal Justice and Corrections41
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management34
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32
Legal Support Services32
Design and Applied Arts28
Business/Corporate Communications26
Accounting and Related Services21
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services20
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology20
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications18
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other16
Film/Video and Photographic Arts15
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Institutional
Endowment
$104M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
30%
Avg faculty salary
$8,822/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,867
Federal loan rate
70%

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