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Stevenson University was founded in 1947 as Villa Julie College. In 2008, the college adopted the name Stevenson University to reflect its growing size, expanding mission, and breadth of academic offerings. Serving over 2,700 undergraduate students as well as nearly 900 online students, the university is committed to providing exceptional experiences, a connection to career, and a community centered on student success.
Facts at a Glance
2,875
traditional undergraduate students
770
online undergraduate & graduate students
72
Doctoral Psychology students
44
states (including Maryland) and
16
countries are represented by our student population
* Statistics based on Fall 2025 Official First Frozen Data
Academic Opportunities
90+
majors, minors, and tracks
27
online master’s and bachelor’s programs for working adults
New bachelor’s programs in
Biomedical Engineering
and
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
10
Bachelor’s to Master’s programs in areas including Forensic Accounting, Forensic Science, Healthcare Management, Digital Transformation and Innovation, and STEM Teaching
Pre-Professional tracks in Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Veterinary Medicine
Scholarships & Financial Aid
99% of students receive merit-based or need-based aid
Merit-based scholarships ranging from
$10,000 to $21,000
per year
Service, Leadership, Theatre, and Arts scholarships offering
additional annual awards of $2,000
Student Achievement and Career Success
15:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Service, Leadership, and Honors
S
cholars
programs
87%
acceptance rate into Dental, Medical, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Veterinary School
100%
acceptance into Law School
Top 20%
in average annual salary earned by graduates
94%
of alumni are working or attending graduate or professional school within six months of graduation
Rich Campus Life & Opportunities
19
Intramural and Club Sports
29
NCAA Division III Athletic Teams
eSports Team
for Competitive Online Gaming
7
Band and Music Programs
80+
Student Clubs and Organizations
5
Greek Life Organizations
Schools
Howard S. Brown School of Business and Leadership
School of Design
School of Education
Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences
Stevenson University Online
University Leadership
Stevenson’s seventh president, Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D., joined the university in July 2017 after serving as president of San Diego State University since 2011.
Office of the President
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Skip to content
In This Section
About Stevenson
Home
/
About Stevenson
Stevenson University was founded in 1947 as Villa Julie College. In 2008, the college adopted the name Stevenson University to reflect its growing size, expanding mission, and breadth of academic offerings. Serving over 2,700 undergraduate students as well as nearly 900 online students, the university is committed to providing exceptional experiences, a connection to career, and a community centered on student success.
Facts at a Glance
2,875
traditional undergraduate students
770
online undergraduate & graduate students
72
Doctoral Psychology students
44
states (including Maryland) and
16
countries are represented by our student population
* Statistics based on Fall 2025 Official First Frozen Data
Academic Opportunities
90+
majors, minors, and tracks
27
online master’s and bachelor’s programs for working adults
New bachelor’s programs in
Biomedical Engineering
and
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
10
Bachelor’s to Master’s programs in areas including Forensic Accounting, Forensic Science, Healthcare Management, Digital Transformation and Innovation, and STEM Teaching
Pre-Professional tracks in Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Veterinary Medicine
Scholarships & Financial Aid
99% of students receive merit-based or need-based aid
Merit-based scholarships ranging from
$10,000 to $21,000
per year
Service, Leadership, Theatre, and Arts scholarships offering
additional annual awards of $2,000
Student Achievement and Career Success
15:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Service, Leadership, and Honors
S
cholars
programs
87%
acceptance rate into Dental, Medical, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Veterinary School
100%
acceptance into Law School
Top 20%
in average annual salary earned by graduates
94%
of alumni are working or attending graduate or professional school within six months of graduation
Rich Campus Life & Opportunities
19
Intramural and Club Sports
29
NCAA Division III Athletic Teams
eSports Team
for Competitive Online Gaming
7
Band and Music Programs
80+
Student Clubs and Organizations
5
Greek Life Organizations
Schools
Howard S. Brown School of Business and Leadership
School of Design
School of Education
Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences
Stevenson University Online
University Leadership
Stevenson’s seventh president, Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D., joined the university in July 2017 after serving as president of San Diego State University since 2011.
Office of the President
Request Info
Visit
Apply