Harris-Stowe State University

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About Harris-Stowe State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Harris-Stowe State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Saint Louis, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,084, and admissions are selective. The university offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 20%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,424, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,056.

Saint Louis, MO

$5,424

Avg in-state
tuition

$10,056

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

67%

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

20%

Graduation Rate Insight

20% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

71%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

3%

Unknown

5%

Black

80%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

77% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

77%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

769

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold9% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

78%

State Grant Aid

32%

Institution Grant Aid

82%

Pell Grant

77%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,093
State Grant Aid$1,753
Institution Grant Aid$6,309
Pell Grant Aid$5,354

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$24k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

10.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Education.
5Health Professions And Related Programs.
6Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
7Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
8Mathematics And Statistics.
9Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
10Psychology.
11Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.