C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
26/100 · earnings-weighted

Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Saint Louis, Missouri 63103
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 80%
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
C+
56/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C
49/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

95
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,058
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,898
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
14.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
67.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 93% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 4th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Design and Applied Arts—$40,288-22%#268 of 299#253—
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations—$37,244-51%#27 of 27#27—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $135,217
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,524/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 63107 (14.2% cap, Saint Louis)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,968 $12,968

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
100%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

95
Total Students
82%
Women
37%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Hispanic 2%
Black 61%
Asian 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 46%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 37%
25-64 (Adult) 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
Tuition at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is $12,968 for in-state students and $12,968 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
The graduation rate at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts a good school?
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts?
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts has a total enrollment of 95 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology