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Harris-Stowe State University

Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO · City · 960 students
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$9,922
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
28%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$31,088
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black public institution in Midtown St. Louis, renowned for its commitment to college affordability, social mobility, and accessible education. Rooted in its 19th-century origins as two distinct teacher-training normal schools, the university maintains strong programs in education while expanding popular offerings within the Anheuser-Busch School of Business, criminal justice, and STEM fields. The campus culture offers an intimate, supportive environment fostered by active Greek life and student organizations, all situated within walking distance of the city's vibrant arts and innovation districts.

Wikipedia:Harris–Stowe State University (HSSU) is a public historically black university in St. Louis, Missouri. The university offers 50 majors, minors, and certificate programs in education, business, and arts & sciences. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. It is located immediately east of the Saint Louis University campus. The school had a fall headcount enrollment of 1,098 students in 2023.

Location
Saint Louis, MO, 63103-2136 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
11 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,008$11,640
Housing & food (on campus)$10,728$10,728
Books & supplies$800$800
Cost of attendance$21,493$26,125 est.
Average net price$9,922Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,640
In-state: $7,008
Housing & food (on campus)$10,728
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$26,125 est.
In-state: $21,493
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,922
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,827
$30–48k
$10,963
$48–75k
$9,814
$75–110k
$8,563
$110k+
$6,238
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
28%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
12%
Back for yr 2
68%
Transferred
30%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
22% graduated · 33% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 45% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$26,634
10 yrs after entry$31,088
Debt
Median at graduation$25,930
Monthly payment$275
Middle 50% owe$5.3k–$25.3k
90th percentile$38,370
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
74%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$17,751
Independent
28%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
3%
Hispanic
3%
Black
82%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$26,634
After 10 yrs
$31,088
Biology, General59
Business Administration, Management and Operations31
Criminal Justice and Corrections29
Psychology, General18
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities17
Education, General16
Accounting and Related Services12
Sociology11
Communication and Media Studies10
Computer and Information Sciences, General10
Political Science and Government9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Health and Medical Administrative Services6
Finance and Financial Management Services5
Mathematics2
Urban Studies/Affairs2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$3M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,463/mo
Teaching spend
$10,583
per student
Federal loans
61%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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