Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD

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Quick Facts

“Pro Discendo, Pro Vivendo”(For Learning, For Living)

Wikipedia

1947

Founded

Private university

Type

3,027

Total Students

2,708

Undergrad

502

Graduate

$40K

Tuition (In-State)

$40K

Tuition (Out-State)

$27K

Avg Net Price

83%

Acceptance Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

6-year

78%

Retention Rate

Master's Colleges & Universities

Classification

President: Elliot Hirshman

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About Stevenson University

Stevenson University: Evolving from its 1947 founding as a specialized women's college.

Discover Stevenson University, an institution with a fascinating history rooted in dedicated service and educational innovation. Originally established as Villa Julie College in 1947 by the Roman Catholic women's religious order Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, it began with a focused mission: to train women as medical secretaries. This specialized, one-year program laid the groundwork for a practical, career-oriented educational philosophy.

Named in honor of Saint Julie Billiart, the esteemed foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame, the college quickly set a foundation for academic excellence. Its picturesque Greenspring Valley campus in Baltimore County is built upon the historic 60-acre "Seven Oaks" estate, once owned by the George Carroll Jenkins family. This unique setting, steeped in local history and even thought to mark a traditional Lenni Lenape burial ground, adds a distinctive layer of charm and heritage to the university's academic environment.

While its early days were dedicated to a specific vocational path, Stevenson University's journey from Villa Julie College reflects a commitment to adapting and growing with the needs of its students. This legacy of focused education within a beautiful, historically rich setting continues to shape its identity, offering a unique backdrop for learning and personal development.

Key Highlights

✦Founded in 1947 as Villa Julie College by the Roman Catholic women's religious order Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
✦Initially established as a one-year school focused on training women to become medical secretaries.
✦Named after Saint Julie Billiart, foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
✦The Greenspring Valley campus is located on a historic 60-acre (240,000 m2) former estate known as "Seven Oaks."
✦One of the original "seven oaks," thought to mark a traditional Lenni Lenape burial ground, survived on campus until August 2007.