How much has Stephens's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 11.58% from 2014 ($42,242), where Stephens's current cost is $47,133. In 2024, the COA is increased by 10.53% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $28,510 (2014) to $28,200 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 0.39% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $7,794 (year 2014) to $9,900 (year 2024).

The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Stephens College.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Stephens College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 11.58% for that period where the last year costs were $47,133. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 0.39% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $28,200. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Stephens College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2014-15$28,510$7,794-
2015-16$29,176$7,938 2.34%
2016-17$29,754$7,938 1.98%
2017-18$30,344$8,082 1.98%
2018-19$30,950$8,595 2.00%
2019-20$22,700$8,865 -26.66%
2020-21$23,385$9,165 3.02%
2021-22$24,570$9,230 5.07%
2022-23$25,586$9,430 4.14%
2023-24$28,200$9,900 10.22%
Stephens College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,240, and it has increased 37.78% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$900-
2015-16$1,000 11.11%
2016-17$2,000 100.00%
2017-18$2,000 0.00%
2018-19$2,000 0.00%
2019-20$2,200 10.00%
2020-21$2,200 0.00%
2021-22$3,000 36.36%
2022-23$1,240 -58.67%
2023-24$1,240 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 25.24% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 49.41% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Stephens College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$12,832$10,698-
2015-16$13,118$10,698 2.23%
2016-17$12,600$11,142 -3.95%
2017-18$12,804$10,784 1.62%
2018-19$12,451$11,300 -2.76%
2019-20$13,712$9,080 10.13%
2020-21$13,666$9,080 -0.34%
2021-22$15,000$9,500 9.76%
2022-23$15,818$16,478 5.45%
2023-24$17,693$17,919 11.85%
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