Private school391

Stephens College

Columbia, MO

Women's CollegeTest-OptionalLGBTQ+

Start free

Program

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Browse programs

Quick links

BFA Filmmaking

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

•Begin working with professional film equipment in the first semester

•Write, produce, and direct original films throughout the BFA

•Collaborate with professional guest filmmakers during the week-long Stephens Film Institute

Professional Development

•Graduate with a body of work screened for a professional jury and at community events

•Receive support submitting work to outside film festivals

•Gain behind-the-scenes experience at Columbia's True/False Film Fest

Facilities

•Work year-round in two large soundstage studios with free access to filmmaking equipment

•Screen work on campus and build a portfolio through productions from the first semester onward

School Info

Snapshot

3.27

Avg GPA

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

391

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$28,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,459

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 17, 5:29 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Begin working with professional film equipment in the first semester

•Write, produce, and direct original films throughout the BFA

•Collaborate with professional guest filmmakers during the week-long Stephens Film Institute

Professional Development

•Graduate with a body of work screened for a professional jury and at community events

•Receive support submitting work to outside film festivals

•Gain behind-the-scenes experience at Columbia's True/False Film Fest

Facilities

•Work year-round in two large soundstage studios with free access to filmmaking equipment

•Screen work on campus and build a portfolio through productions from the first semester onward

Program Highlights

Training

•Begin working with professional film equipment in the first semester

•Write, produce, and direct original films throughout the BFA

•Collaborate with professional guest filmmakers during the week-long Stephens Film Institute

Professional Development

•Graduate with a body of work screened for a professional jury and at community events

•Receive support submitting work to outside film festivals

•Gain behind-the-scenes experience at Columbia's True/False Film Fest

Facilities

•Work year-round in two large soundstage studios with free access to filmmaking equipment

•Screen work on campus and build a portfolio through productions from the first semester onward

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Deadline

Priority application date — optimum scholarship consideration; rolling admission continuesFeb 1, 2027

Rolling admission — applications accepted after the priority date

How To Apply · stephens.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

$35

Opens

Aug 15, 2026

Deadline

Acceptd submission deadlineJun 20, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Portfolio Requirements

Wildcard (Optional)

•Submit an optional wildcard video that shares another aspect of your work, interests, or creative voice

Additional Materials

Resume

•Submit a resume or a website link

Statement

•Required: describe where you see yourself in 10 years and why you want to pursue a career in film

Portfolio

•Required: submit a portfolio or video of your work

Wildcard

•Optional: submit a wildcard video

Application portal · AcceptdVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit filmmaking materials through Acceptd

•Complete the free Stephens College undergraduate application

Eligibility

•The Conservatory welcomes artists of all gender identities

Important Notes

•Submit the FAFSA using Stephens College code 002512

•Feb. 1 is the FAFSA priority date specifically for work-study and Access Missouri Grant consideration

•Undergraduate admission remains rolling after Feb. 1

Transfer Pathway

Transfer applicants to BFA Filmmaking submit the Conservatory filmmaking portfolio package. Stephens publishes a general transfer-credit pathway for college courses completed with a C or better and a TES equivalency portal; credits receive final review, so this supports transfer entry without promising advanced standing in the four-year filmmaking sequence.

Applying As A Transfer Student · stephens.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•A portfolio is required for admission

•No performance audition is required

Scholarship Info

•All Conservatory applicants are automatically considered for talent award scholarships

•The Promise Program provides up to four years of tuition funding for eligible full-time students whose adjusted family income does not exceed $75,000 annually

School Info

Snapshot

3.27

Avg GPA

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

391

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$28,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,459

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

•Begin working with professional film equipment in the first semester

•Write, produce, and direct original films throughout the BFA

•Collaborate with professional guest filmmakers during the week-long Stephens Film Institute

Professional Development

•Graduate with a body of work screened for a professional jury and at community events

•Receive support submitting work to outside film festivals

•Gain behind-the-scenes experience at Columbia's True/False Film Fest

Facilities

•Work year-round in two large soundstage studios with free access to filmmaking equipment

•Screen work on campus and build a portfolio through productions from the first semester onward

Updated Aug 17, 5:29 PM