About Stevenson University

Founded in 1947, Stevenson University. is a Private college. Located in Maryland, which is a city setting in Maryland, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 3,621 full time undergraduate students, and 501 full time graduate students.

The Stevenson University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 137 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Stevenson University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate60%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range910-1130
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at SU are considered Selective, with ,39% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

82% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 47% were in the top quarter, and 22% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Stevenson University.

3%
“We”re apathetic”
36%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
5%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
51%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
21%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
82%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
46%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
26%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
58%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
3%
“We”re apathetic”
36%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
5%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
51%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
21%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
82%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
46%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
26%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
58%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Stevenson University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    87 Students rated on-campus housing 4.3 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    61 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    97 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    100 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    99 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 77 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    99 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    99 Students rated local services 4 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    100 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Stevenson University?

50 Students rated Stevenson University

Keren - 03/14/2023

As an upcoming first-generation freshman, it can be terrifying knowing what I want to do and where I want to go. But after visiting Stevenson I felt like I was truly at home. I've partially felt that way at other colleges but it was due to unnecessary details and I felt as if other colleges overdid themselves to the point where it didn't even feel like a school anymore, I felt as if I was touring a gallery or a museum. On my tour at Stevenson, I was shown all around the campus and I love how student-life is separated from the academic life. I truly do feel like I'll succeed here at Stevenson, and I'm excited to start my journey there!

Jason - 12/24/2021

It is a very nice and prestigious school where I feel like the world is at my figure tips and I don't have to worry about unexpected visitors coming to interrupt my school.Also, my family feels very comfortable about me being on my own in a secure environment.

ALEXANDREA - 04/28/2021

I love the modern feel and look to the campus. Has a feel of a small town complex with everything in walking distance. The administrators are wonderful and informative to talk with. Housing is large enough and comfortable. The food choice are many .

Brianne

Commuter school everyone lives no more than 1hr away and goes home on the weekends. Super boring school with nothing to do on the weekends. No school spirit

Stevenson University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Stevenson University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Stevenson University is 60%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Hello seventeen year old John, you are about to start the most important semester of high school; junior year. This is where you need to start truly finding yourself, and what your interests are. You will start applying for colleges, financial aid, many scholarships, and possibly even making a decision on where you want to go, and what you want to study. What you need to know right now however is that you need to make sure you are passionate about what you want to study, and love what you do. Start trying out new things, join new clubs, explore new possibilities. You never know what you will end up liking, and the more diverse you are, the better you will look to colleges, and scholarship opportunities. Another tip I want to give you, is if you plan to go to community college first, make sure the credits you take will transfer to the university you plan to attend after community college, don’t waste money on credits that will not transfer. Good luck, and enjoy your last two years of high school, and keep working hard in college; it will pay off in the end.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    They are very friendly and helpful

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The best private school in Maryland

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The size. . . not too big, but not too small

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the quality of food. I strongly feel that more fiber enriched, whole grain, and overall wholesome foods are needed to prevent disease and sickness.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who is more interested in a bigger university or a "party school" probably will not like the college as much. Villa Julie (AKA Stevenson University) is a small school, but they make up for it with the atmosphere.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The dorms at my school are new and very nice. The education department is wonderful. They expect alot out of you, but you will be well prepared for the future.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    multiple activities and opportunities available to students.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    a person who enjoys small class sizes where the teachers pay close attention to the lesson and actual teaching.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Having to show our ID's everytime we enter our residents halls eventhough the security guards know us after the first month.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for its bachelor in science programs. The programs are amazing and teach you everything you need to know to get out into the real world and have very successful job. It is also known for the high success rate of graduating students.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Where I would get the monies to pay for my education.

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  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    As a commuter I cannot speak on dorm life and campus life, but there's something for everyone at Stevenson. Stevenson University is a "dry" campus and there aren't too many places to drink around Owings Mills, so you usually have to make your own fun. No matter, you can see people lounging about and diggin' the scene on the Owings Mills campus at the dorms. Basketball, volleyball, water gun fights...the only limit is your imagination.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The stereotype about Stevenson University students fall into three categories; jocks, rich kids, or art kids. Stevenson University has a robust sports program with an insanely good D3 Lacrosse team. Stevenson University also has a Film and Theatre program, which is a major attraction to kids who ride fixed-gear bicycles and wear scarves. Lastly, the tuition for Stevenson University is rather pricey, so many get the impression that if you go to Stevenson you come from a family of means. If Montgomery County, Annapolis and the 83 Corridor mean anything to you, then you know what I'm talking about. However, many students at Stevenson University are very relaxed and laid back and there aren't many "cliques" at the school. It's college after all. Hang out with who you want!

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics at Stevenson University are well...wonderful. Many teachers knew me by first name, only because I liked them so much I took their course the following year. My favorite class had to be Creative Writing Poetry with Katherine McCord. Writing is my thing, and in Poetry all we did was (wait for it) write poems and discuss them. The caliber of students you meet at Stevenson is astounding. If you're into Philosophy, Theater, Rhetoric or even basket weaving, there's someone at Stevenson you could talk to. Stevenson University's business model is based around "designing your career", and they supplement that with Career Services and courses that get you in the "professional" mind state. But, many instructors at Stevenson University cherish knowledge for the sake of knowledge and encourage students to learn as much as they can. Though one of the smallest departments, the English department at Stevenson University is comprised of some of the smartest people I've ever met. Dr. Tamer, Dr. Brown, Dr. Marshall and Dr. Van Aken are only a few of the instructors I've had contact with at Stevenson University, and all have left a lasting impression. How many instructors do you know had you read Fight Club and American Psycho?

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  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    My overall opinion of Stevenson University is a good one. As a transfer student the first day of class I felt like I was being challenged, and my instructors actually knew what they were teaching. Nine times out of ten my instructors held doctorates in their field, and the ones who didn't were just as knowledgeable. With very small classes (my Spanish class Junior year had seven people or so) the one on one time you can have with an instructor is virtually limitless. The Greenspring campus is beautiful and its design is very open; a park comes to mind when walking through the campus. The Owings Mills campus is new and fresh, and the Business school is positively luxurious with polished wood and that new Library smell. Computer labs (both Mac and PC) can service your electronic needs, a wonderful Library at the Greenspring campus, and a general feeling of academia await those who seek education at Stevenson University.

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Student Body

Students

66%

female

34%

male

3,621

Total Undergrad Enrollment

501

Total Grad Students

30%

Out-Of-State

69%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

50

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

2

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

46%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
27%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
56%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Stevenson University receive some sort of financial aid. 35% were awarded federal grants. While 64% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$33,168

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,250

Books and Supplies

$12,702

Room and Board

47,120

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$22,046
$30 - $48K
$24,181
$48 - $75K
$25,765
$75 - $110K
$28,507
$110K & UP
$30,991

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