- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $28,201 a year (2022–23)
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Stevenson University reported an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024.
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Stevenson University GPA requirements
Stevenson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Stevenson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Stevenson University acceptance rate
Stevenson University admitted 4,505 of 5,709 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Stevenson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Owings Mills, Maryland, with 3,106 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Stevenson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Stevenson University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Stevenson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,201 a year at Stevenson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stevenson University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Stevenson University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Stevenson University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Stevenson University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Stevenson University?
Stevenson University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,505 of 5,709 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Stevenson University?
Stevenson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Stevenson University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Stevenson University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Stevenson University?
A lot: Stevenson University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Stevenson University consider legacy status?
No. Stevenson University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Stevenson University?
Yes. Stevenson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Stevenson University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,201 a year at Stevenson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Stevenson University require an essay?
Yes. Stevenson University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Stevenson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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