Stephens College
Higher EducationMissouri, United States201-500 Employees
Stephens College, founded in 1833, is the second-oldest women’s college in the United States and the first institution of higher education in Columbia, Missouri. It offers a combination of women’s undergraduate programs with a gender-inclusive Conservatory for the Performing Arts, along with graduate programs and a children’s school with youth enrichment activities. The institution emphasizes experiential learning as a complement to traditional classroom study. Its offerings are aimed at students pursuing careers in the arts and education, while also engaging families through its community-based programs. In 2026, Stephens announced leadership appointments, including a Senior Director of Institutional Research and a Dean for the Conservatory for the Performing Arts.