Stevenson University
Location and Contact Information
1525 Greenspring Valley RdStevenson, MD 21153-0641
USA
Main Tel: (410) 486-7000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Stevenson University was previously named Villa Julie College. The name of the institute was changed in 2008. It was originally established in 1947 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The university is located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Students are offered degree programs in various areas including business administration, computer information systems, human services, and nursing.
Stevenson University supports a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Student Government Association, Phi Beta Lambda, Animal Awareness Club, International Club, and Phi Sigma Sigma. SU men are involved in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and indoor track, and the women participate in basketball, softball, cross country, field hockey, indoor track, tennis, and volleyball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in law, computer science and engineering, and design.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,644 |
| Room | $ 6,750 |
| Board | $ 3,546 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 3,030 |
Financial Aid
Stevenson University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $10,434 |
| Institutional Grant | 88% | $7,886 |
| Federal Grant | 22% | $4,712 |
| Pell Grant | 22% | $3,527 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $1,382 |
| State or Local Grant | 42% | $3,419 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 61% | $6,395 |
| Federal Loan | 60% | $4,651 |
| Other Loan | 8% | $13,963 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Stevenson University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faulkner University | Montgomery, AL | 3,103 |
| 2 | Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | 6,075 |
| 3 | Bay Path College | Longmeadow, MA | 1,784 |
| 4 | Berkeley College | New York, NY | 3,802 |
| 5 | Barry University | Miami, FL | 8,581 |
| 6 | Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | 7,272 |
| 7 | United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | 4,553 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | 7,413 |
| 9 | University of Maryland-Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | 6,156 |
| 10 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ | 5,847 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 663 | 23 |
| Master | 97 | 4 |
| Associate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 110 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,409 in 2009-2010 (3,051 full-time equivalent).
About 34% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 66% of the class.
Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.
Students under 25 years old represent 79% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 56% Women 58% All 57%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 450-560 Math 450-560 Writing 450-560
Room and Board
Stevenson University provides on-campus housing for 1,375 of its 3,051 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.
Graduate School Focus
Stevenson University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Corporate Communications
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Family and Community Services
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Film/Cinema Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology