Stevens Tuition & Completion (2026)
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is a private for-profit two-year college in Saint Louis, Missouri, enrolling about 89 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $19,137 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $14,332. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (61.8%) and White (32.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,332
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,137 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 89 67.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 14.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 29.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 13.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 118
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7
- Room & Board: $12,232 annual estimate
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts: what the data shows
Common questions about Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is located in Saint Louis, MO (ZIP 63103).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts public or private?
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts cost?
Published tuition: $14,332.
Average net price after aid: $19,137.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,137 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $57,328.
How hard is it to get into Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
Total enrollment: 89 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 118 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
150%-time completion rate: 14.29%.
What do graduates of Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts earn?
Median earnings: $25,898 six years after entry; $29,058 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
67.37% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Interior Design (16 completions)
- Retailing and Retail Operations (11 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (7 completions)
- Graphic Design (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 14.29%; median earnings $29,058 at 10 years; net price $19,137. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,332
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts was $14,332.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,137
2024 Value
In 2024 Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,137.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,548 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,137 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$57,328 4-Year Tuition
$12,232 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$750 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,314 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$109,256 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts.
Financial Aid by Income Level
67.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,640 | $17,640 | $19,259 |
| 2014 | $17,640 | $17,640 | $19,970 |
| 2015 | $13,230 | $13,230 | $20,253 |
| 2016 | $14,310 | $14,310 | $17,993 |
| 2017 | $12,720 | $12,720 | $16,932 |
| 2018 | $12,960 | $12,960 | $16,691 |
| 2019 | $12,285 | $12,285 | $17,378 |
| 2020 | $12,285 | $12,285 | $17,943 |
| 2021 | $13,680 | $13,680 | $17,434 |
| 2022 | $12,968 | $12,968 | $17,777 |
| 2023 | $12,968 | $12,968 | $20,095 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
7 Total Applicants
5 Students Admitted
5 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts reported total enrollment of about 89 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (61.8%), White (32.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). About 67.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts in 2024 is 89 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 118 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 61.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.00% 100% Completion Time
14.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Interior Design: 12% male / 88% female
- Retailing and Retail Operations: 18% male / 82% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$29,058 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
92.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
279.60% Return on Investment
9.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Interior Design: 16 completions
2. Retailing and Retail Operations: 11 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 7 completions
4. Graphic Design: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,726
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,288
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is a private for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Interior Design, Retailing and Retail Operations, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 89 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (61.8%), White (32.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 14.29%. Approximately 67.37% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 14.29% graduation rate at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts located?
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is located in Saint Louis, MO.
What is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7 applicants and 5 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts cost?
Reported tuition is $14,332 and average net price is $19,137 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,232 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts reports undergraduate enrollment of about 118 students, Black or African American (61.8%), White (32.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
About 29.2% of students at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts earn?
Median earnings are $25,898 six years after entry and $29,058 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
The 150%-time completion rate is 14.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts public or private?
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is a private for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, MO.
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts an HBCU?
No. Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts a tribal college?
No. Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.4%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Saint Louis, Missouri city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.