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Stevenson University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Stevenson University is a private college in Maryland that admits most qualified applicants (around 79%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Your odds at Stevenson University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Stevenson University weighs, where it ranks among Maryland schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1230, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1230
of admitted students
Type
Private
Owings Mills, MD
Average net price
$26,505
per year after aid

What do students study at Stevenson University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Health Professions and Related Programs · 184 (27%)Business, Management and Marketing · 130 (19.1%)Computer and Information Sciences · 65 (9.5%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 45 (6.6%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 44 (6.5%)Visual and Performing Arts · 41 (6%)Psychology · 40 (5.9%)Education · 31 (4.6%)Legal Professions and Studies · 26 (3.8%)Communication and Journalism · 21 (3.1%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 18 (2.6%)Family and Consumer Sciences · 10 (1.5%)

Will I get into Stevenson University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Stevenson University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Stevenson University?

At Stevenson University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 79% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Stevenson University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Stevenson University hard to get into?

Stevenson University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 79% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Stevenson University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Stevenson University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Stevenson University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Stevenson University?

Stevenson University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1230. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Stevenson University.

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Your chances at Stevenson University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Stevenson University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Stevenson University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1170 SAT?

About 95% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1170 SAT, the middle of Stevenson University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1230 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Stevenson University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 110025th pctSAT 1170middleSAT 123075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.546%Likely61%Likely72%Safety48%Likely
2.876%Safety85%Safety91%Safety83%Safety
3.192%Safety95%Safety97%Safety96%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/stevenson-university.

How to get into Stevenson University

Built from Stevenson University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Stevenson University comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Stevenson University carries about a 3.13 core GPA and a 1180 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Stevenson University weighs

Stevenson University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Stevenson University's exact dates at www.stevenson.edu.

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How many students apply to Stevenson University, and how many get in?

5,233 students applied to Stevenson University for fall 2023; 4,354 were admitted (83.2%). 793 enrolled. Only about 18% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Stevenson University enrolls about 3,102 undergraduates in total, 61% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Applied
5,233
fall 2023
Admitted
4,354
83.2% of applicants
Enrolled
793
18% yield
Undergraduates
3,102
Owings Mills, large suburb

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Stevenson University?

Stevenson University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores, so admission turns on your transcript, rigor, and the rest of the file.

Test scores
Neither required nor recommended
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Stevenson University looks for

What Stevenson University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Stevenson University signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Stevenson University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Important
Talent / ability
Important
Character / personal qualities
Important
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Important

SAT score positioning at Stevenson University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Stevenson University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Well below the admitted range
Colleges for a 1230 SAT →Colleges for a 26 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Stevenson University cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at Stevenson University (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $58,394 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $40,560. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,505 a year, and it ranges from $15,894 for families earning under $30,000 to $31,892 for families earning over $110,000. 31% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$58,394
per year, before aid
Average net price
$26,505
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
31%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$15,894
$30k to $48k$20,935
$48k to $75k$26,937
$75k to $110k$29,277
Over $110k$31,892

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Stevenson University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for Stevenson University students ten years after entry are $62,079 ($54,574 at the six-year mark). 68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $26,000; 70% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$62,079
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
68%
within six years
Retention
79%
return for year two
Median debt
$26,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Stevenson University compares in Maryland

Stevenson University ranks #12 most selective of 17 schools in Maryland in our database.

Among the 17 Maryland schools we track, Stevenson University ranks #12 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Johns Hopkins University (6%) and U.S. Naval Academy (9%) sit nearby, which makes Maryland a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Johns Hopkins University
6%acceptance · MD
U.S. Naval Academy
9%acceptance · MD
University of Maryland
45%acceptance · MD
Coppin State University
46%acceptance · MD
Washington Adventist University
46%acceptance · MD
Washington College
57%acceptance · MD
St. Mary's College of Maryland
69%acceptance · MD
University of Maryland Baltimore County
72%acceptance · MD
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Similar to Stevenson University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Stevenson University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Drexel University, Grand Canyon University, and Rider University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Drexel University
79%acceptance · PA
Grand Canyon University
79%acceptance · AZ
Rider University
79%acceptance · NJ
Anderson University (IN)
79%acceptance · IN
Concordia University St. Paul
79%acceptance · MN
Geneva College
79%acceptance · PA

Frequently asked questions

What is Stevenson University's acceptance rate?

Stevenson University admitted 4,354 of 5,233 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 83.2% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 18% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Stevenson University test-optional?

Stevenson University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores.

How much does Stevenson University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Stevenson University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $26,505 a year against a sticker price of about $58,394. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $15,894 on average.

What do Stevenson University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Stevenson University are $62,079 a year among students who received federal aid, and 68% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Stevenson University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Stevenson University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Stevenson University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Stevenson University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Stevenson University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Stevenson University specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Stevenson University?

Stevenson University reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.