
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is a small, career-focused college in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its history is tied to the Patricia Stevens name; the later Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts identity reflects its focus on business, design, and related fields.
That history matters when comparing records: older references to Patricia Stevens College may concern the institution under an earlier name, while current applicants need policies and program information issued under its present name. Before relying on an older catalog, confirm that the program and credential are still offered.
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts concentrates on business and creative fields rather than offering the broad range of departments found at a large university. Reported fields of study include design and applied arts, business administration, and sales and merchandising-related subjects.
Prospective students should examine the current catalog for the exact credential attached to a program, its required courses, and whether classes are offered on the schedule they need. A broad field label in federal statistics, such as "Design and Applied Arts," does not by itself identify a particular major or guarantee that every specialization within that field is available.
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is in Saint Louis, Missouri, in an urban setting. Its location makes commuting, transportation costs, and access to off-campus services practical considerations for prospective students.
Students comparing schedules should check the address and meeting location for their specific classes, along with transit or parking arrangements. St. Louis Lambert International Airport serves the region, but everyday travel to campus will depend more on a student's route, class times, and transportation options.
The institution's academic focus is career-oriented education in business and the arts. Students evaluating that purpose should look at how a particular program connects classroom work with the skills, projects, or professional preparation they want.
A stated educational mission is not an employment promise. The most useful test for an applicant is the current program plan: which courses are required, whether hands-on work is included, what academic support is available, and what credential the student would receive.
Name of the institution
Stevens-The Institute of Business & ArtsLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
ContinuousFoundation year
1947Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.