Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts (Siba) got it`s start as Patricia Stevens College in 1947. Our campus at 1521 Washington Avenue is located in the heart of St. Louis` revitalized Garment District. Our building was constructed in 1917 for the George E Keith shoe factory.Since our start more than 70 years ago, Siba has been committed to offering small class sizes, individual attention, and expert instructors. Our nurturing environment and adaptability help you develop the skills today`s employers seek in graduates. We strive to make our community accessible to students of all backgrounds by offering a variety of financial aid options. Since our establishment, we have been dedicated to strengthening our region with a committed presence downtown and exceptional graduates.
School Highlights
Stevens-The Institute Of Business & Arts serves 89 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
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Student Body
The student population of Stevens-The Institute Of Business & Arts has declined by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Stevens-The Institute Of Business & Arts diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
89%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,580 is less than the state average of $16,692. The private state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Stevens Institute of Business & Arts (SIBA) offers a wide
variety of programs to study. We offer a 36 month Bachelors' Degree
program in Interior Design, Business Administration, Paralegal
Studies and Retail Management / Fashion Merchandising. We offer 18
month Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Tourism and
Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Business
Administration,Paralegal Studies, and Retail Management/Fashion
Merchandising. Our average class size is 10-15 students, which
allows for plenty of interaction among classmates and instructors.
Each faculty member holds a degree related to the classes they
teach, and they possess valuable practical experience in their
fields. The placement rate for the college's graduates is 90%-100%.
Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts also helps its graduates
set up job interviews and instructs them on setting goals, writing
resumes, interview skills, and helps them develop professionalism
in dress and attitude. Siba is accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award
certificates, diplomas, Associate in Applied Science degrees and
Bachelor of Science and Arts degrees. We have rolling
applications/enrollments and applicants must have a high school
diploma or a state GED.
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