Stephens College
About
Established in 1833 as the second-oldest female educational institution in the United States, Stephens College is renowned for its nationally acclaimed programs in the performing arts, fashion design and merchandising, and equestrian studies. The college provides an intimate, creatively vibrant campus culture centered on experiential learning and women's leadership, offering personalized mentorship alongside distinctive accelerated three-year degree pathways. Distinctively celebrated as one of the nation’s most pet-friendly campuses—welcoming personal pets in dorms and partnering with local animal shelters for student fostering—Stephens combines a close-knit, supportive community with the energetic atmosphere of downtown Columbia.
Wikipedia:Stephens College is a private women's college in Columbia, Missouri, United States. It is the second-oldest women's educational establishment that is still a women's college in the United States. It was founded on August 24, 1833, as the Columbia Female Academy.
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Stephens College 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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