Stevenson University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,734

2.15% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,162

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

78.9%

5,709 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,684

80.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

68.5%

413 Graduates

About

Stevenson University is a higher education institution located in Baltimore County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Stevenson University were Registered Nursing (168 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (85 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (49 degrees).

In 2024, 927 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stevenson University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (493 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (221 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stevenson University is $37,734, which is $12,446 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Stevenson University is $37,734, which is $12,446 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,162.

In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Stevenson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,734

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stevenson University was $37,734. The cost of tuition at Stevenson University is $12,446 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Stevenson University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,162

2024 Value

3.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Stevenson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,162. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Stevenson University grew by 3.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stevenson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,369

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stevenson University was of $13,369 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 17.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Stevenson University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Stevenson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stevenson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Stevenson University received 5,709 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.1% annual growth. Out of those 5,709 applicants, 4,505 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,684 students enrolled at Stevenson University in 2024. 94% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Stevenson University has an overall enrollment yield of 17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,505

Accepted Out of 5,709

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stevenson University was 78.9% (4,505 admissions from 5,709 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.1%, while admissions grew by 3.47%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Stevenson University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

94%

Submission Percentage (2019)

650

Scores Submitted (2019)

94% of enrolled first-time students at Stevenson University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Stevenson University had a total enrollment of 3,684 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Stevenson University is 2,960 students and the part-time enrollment is 724. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at Stevenson University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stevenson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.7% White, 31.5% Black or African American, 9.83% Hispanic or Latino, 5.32% Two or More Races, 2.93% Asian, 0.244% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Stevenson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.3%) and White Male (19.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.2%) and White Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stevenson University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,684 students. The full-time enrollment at Stevenson University is 2,960 and the part-time enrollment is 724. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at Stevenson University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Stevenson University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Stevenson University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Stevenson University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Stevenson University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,756 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,161 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
362 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stevenson University is 47.7% White, 31.5% Black or African American, 9.83% Hispanic or Latino, 5.32% Two or More Races, 2.93% Asian, 0.244% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 55 students (1.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 335 more women than men received degrees from Stevenson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stevenson University is white (493 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (221 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Stevenson University is Registered Nursing (168 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (85 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (49 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stevenson University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (158 degrees awarded), Legal (26 degrees), and Communications (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stevenson University are Other managers (357,867 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (273,968 people), Police officers (162,554 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (160,456 people), and Postsecondary teachers (151,156 people).

The most specialized majors at Stevenson University in 2024 are Protective Services (158 degrees awarded), Legal (26 degrees), Communications (36 degrees), Psychology (72 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stevenson University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Stevenson University are Protective Services (158 degrees awarded), Legal (26 degrees), Communications (36 degrees), Psychology (72 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stevenson University are Elementary & secondary schools (772,199 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (453,172 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (431,006 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (327,716 people), and Computer Systems Design (287,019 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Stevenson University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
168 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
85 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
49 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stevenson University was Registered Nursing with 168 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Stevenson University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

296

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

631

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 296 degrees were awarded to men at Stevenson University, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (631).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Stevenson University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Stevenson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.7 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 191 degrees were awarded to men at Stevenson University in Registered Nursing, which is 14.7 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 58% of students graduating from Stevenson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
493 degrees awarded
Black or African American
221 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stevenson University is white (493 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (221 degrees).

2.16% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
321 degrees awarded
White Male
172 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
162 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stevenson University is white female (321 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (172 degrees).

Operations

Stevenson University has an endowment valued at nearly $104M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.93M (7.6%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Stevenson University had a total salary expenditure of 97.2M. Stevenson University employs 50 Professors, 32 Assistant professors and 26 Lecturers. Most academics at Stevenson University are Male Professor (27), Female Professor (23), and Female Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stevenson University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 69 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

Endowment

$104M

2024 Endowment

1.62%

decline from 2023

Stevenson University has an endowment valued at about $104M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Stevenson University declined 1.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Stevenson University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.9M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Stevenson University paid a median of $38.9M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($97.2M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2024, Stevenson University paid a total of $10.2M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stevenson University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 69 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

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