Quick Facts

ENROLLMENT

Approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students attend Stevenson University

IMPORTANT STATISTICS

  • Student/Faculty ratio 13:1
  • Student/Computer ratio 4:1
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Male/Female ratio 1:2.45

AVERAGE ACCEPTED APPLICANT

The average accepted applicant:

  • High School GPA: 3.4
  • SAT score: 1560, Middle 50%: 1410-1710 (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing)
  • ACT score: 24

The average accepted honors applicant:

  • High School GPA: 3.8
  • SAT score: 1920 (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing)
  • ACT score: 32

TUITION AND FEES:

Undergraduate

For the 2008-2009 academic year:

  • Full-time tuition and fees: $19,200 per year
  • Part-time tuition: $455 per credit hour
  • Part-time registration and technology fee: $75 per semester

Housing costs, including laundry fees:

  • Apartment: $7,686 per year
  • Suite- small double: $6,460 per year
  • Suite- small double as a single (for accommodating documented special needs): $7,026 per year

Graduate

For the 2008-2009 academic year:

  • Part-time tuition: $480 per credit
  • Part-time registration and technology fee: $75 per semester

FINANCIAL AID

Approximately 90% of SU students receive some form of scholarship or need-based aid, including work-study, grants, and loans.

SUCCESS OF GRADUATES

During the past five years, on average 96% of our graduates received jobs or went on to further their education within six months of graduation. Based on a 98% survey response rate

CAMPUSES AND HOUSING

The Greenspring Campus
Wander through this picturesque 60-acre campus located in scenic Stevenson, Maryland, and it is hard to imagine that you are so close to the attractions of Baltimore. Recent enhancements to our Greenspring Campus include a student center, sports complex, 330-seat theatre, additional classrooms, video studios, and additional computer labs.

Owings Mills, MD Campus
Stevenson University is proud to offer an exciting new academic and residential facility just six miles from the Greenspring Campus: the Owings Mills Campus. This campus include 10 residential buildings, an assortment of classrooms and study lounges, the 10,000-square foot Avalon Community Center, and the Caves Sports and Wellness  enter-former training facility of the Baltimore Ravens. The Rockland Center offers a variety of food stations and seating options, as well as meeting areas for gatherings of student clubs and organizations. Parking is available for student residents, as well as a free shuttle service to the Greenspring Campus.

CAREER ARCHITECTURE

A program unique to Stevenson, Career Architecture is designed to give students an edge in today's competitive job market. The programs helps students select an appropriate field of study based on their individual values, interests, and skills. Each student's Career Architecture experience is individually tailored to his or her needs and goals.

The program offers multiple resources, including:

  • Individual career counseling sessions
  • Group presentations, activities, and seminars
  • Resume critiques
  • Mock interviews
  • Computerized career assessment tools
  • On-campus recruiting events

LEARNING BEYOND

At SU, we believe higher education should not be limited to the college classroom. The Stevenson concept of Learning Beyond offers several ways for students to explore educational opportunities outside the classroom, including:

  • Cooperative Education (Co-Op): Work in a part-time, salaried position within your field of study while attending school full-time
  • Internships: Earn academic credit while gaining on-the-job experience within your field of study
  • Service Learning: Many SU students volunteer their services to local, regional, national, and global service organizations.
  • Study Abroad: SU students have the opportunity to enhance their college experience by studying abroad in a variety of countries, including: England, Italy, Australia, and Kenya.

ATHLETICS

Affiliated with the NCAA Division III, Stevenson offers a range of competitive athletic teams. Conferences include the Capital Athletic Conference, and the North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association, for Men's Volleyball.

Athletic Teams:

  • Baseball- Men's
  • Basketball- Men's and Women's
  • Cheerleading- Coed
  • Cross Country- Men's and Women's
  • Dance- Women's
  • Field Hockey- Women's
  • Golf- Coed
  • Track and Field- Men's and Women's
  • Lacrosse- Men's and Women's
  • Soccer- Men's and Women's
  • Tennis- Men's and Women's
  • Volleyball- Men's and Women's

Greatly enhancing athletics at Stevenson is the Caves Sports and Wellness Center. It features a fitness center, racquetball court, and a covered sports bubble.

THE ARTS

Performing Arts:
SU's 330-seat Inscape Theatre is host to a number of productions each years, while the smaller Studio Theatre provides a flexible space for experimental performances. Past state performances include: Working, The Good Doctor, Full Moon, Blood Wedding, and Hair!

Visual Arts:
The Stevenson University Art Gallery is a museum-quality space where the work of student, regional, and national artists is displayed. The Gallery hosts a series of seven exhibitions each year. In addition, faculty and student work is on display at various time in the Art Wing, Studio Gallery, St. Paul Companies Pavilion and in other areas around campus

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Stevenson focuses not only on the future, but on helping students enjoy the present. SU offers a variety of student-designed and student-run activities, clubs, and leadership opportunities. The following clubs are available to Stevenson students:

SGA
Senior Class
Junior Class
Sophomore Class
Accounting Association
Association for Informational Technology Professionals
Association for Childhood Education International
Agnus Dei
American Institute of Graphic Arts
Anime Club
Best Buddies
Black Student Union
Campus Crusades
College Republicans
Delta Sigma Theta
Environmental Club
Film/Video Club
Human Services Club
International Club
Jewish Student Union
Justice Society
Mustang Activities and Programming Board
Mustang Crew (Special Interest)
National Student Nurses Association
People for Animal Wellness Society
Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Sigma Sigma
Progressive Club
Psychology Club
Residence Hall Association (Special Interest)
Service Corps
Speed Illusionz
Society of Math and Science
Ultimate Frisbee Organization (Special Interest)
Women Against Exploitation & Inequality (WAEI)

ACCREDITATION

Stevenson University's academic programs have received accreditation from the following organizations:

  • Commission on Higher Education/Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Council on Standards for Human Service Education (Family and Community Services program)
  • Maryland State Department of Education (Liberal Arts and Technology: Early Childhood Education and Elementary School programs)
  • American Bar Association (Paralegal program)
  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (Nursing program)
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Stevenson admits students of any race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nation or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, benefits, and activities general accorded or made available to students at the University.

The University does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs, and other University-administered programs.

     

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