Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts (Siba) got its start as Patricia Stevens College in 1947. Our campus at 1521 Washington Avenue is located in the heart of St. Louis's revitalized Garment District. Our building was constructed in 1917 for the George E Keith shoe factory.Since our start almost 80 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 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 89 students
Private-state tuition: $14,580
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 54%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five years.
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Number of Programs Offered
7
9
Student Body
The student population of Stevens-The Institute Of Business & Arts has declined by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased 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 declined by 7% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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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) specializes
infour programs ofstudy: Real Estate (AAS degree),
Interior Design (AAS & BA degrees), Fashion Development &
Merchandising (AAS & BA degrees) and Business Administration (AAS &
BS degrees). Our AAS degrees can be earned in 18 months and our
Bachelor's degrees can be earned in just 36 months. Our average
class size is 8-12students, which allows for plenty of
interaction among classmates and instructors. Siba also helps
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 Commission of Career Schools and Colleges(ACCSC)
to award Associate of 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
HiSet/GED.
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