Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD · Private
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Stevenson University admitted 78.9% of applicants university-wide (4,505 of 5,709).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 78.9% | 4,505 | 5,709 |
| Men | 77.0% | 1,956 | 2,541 |
| Women | 80.5% | 2,548 | 3,167 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 4,505 admitted students, 767 enrolled (17.0% yield).
Stevenson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 980–1220
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Stevenson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $61,446/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,560 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,886 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $61,446/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,894 |
| $30k–48k | $20,935 |
| $48k–75k | $26,937 |
| $75k–110k | $29,277 |
| Over $110k | $31,892 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Merit)
- Stevenson University Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Fellowship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Stevenson University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Merit)
- Stevenson University Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Fellowship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Stevenson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application (Common Application or Stevenson Online Application)
- Official High School Transcript
- Essay
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (optional)
- Copy of Resident Alien Card (front and back)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Admission Interview (optional)
- Personal Resume (optional)
- Visual Arts & Design Portfolio (optional)
International applicants
- Application (Common Application or Stevenson Online Application)
- Official High School Transcript
- Essay
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (optional)
- Copy of Resident Alien Card (front and back)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Admission Interview (optional)
- Personal Resume (optional)
- Visual Arts & Design Portfolio (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Stevenson University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- The University Service Scholars and Leadership Scholars all provide enriching experiences to a select cohort of students, although each has its own focus and opportunities. Please tell us why the program you listed as your first choice is of primary interest to you and why you should be selected. Limit your response to 200 words.200 words · Required
- Use this space to provide your answer to your chosen essay question. Please limit your response to 500 words.500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $62,079
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 68.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 79%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Stevenson University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #702
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Computer & information sciences (9%), Biological & life sciences (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
Stevenson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.