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Harris-Stowe State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Saint Louis, MO

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$5,040

Avg in-state tuition

$9,672

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Harris-Stowe State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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 1,400, and admissions are selective. The university offers 23 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 12%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,040, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $9,672.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

12% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

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

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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1k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Black

84%

White

4%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

3%

Hispanic

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

71%

Socio-economic diversity

86% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

1,400

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 9% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

27%

Institution Grant Aid

84%

Pell Grant

86%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,390
State Grant Aid $774
Institution Grant Aid $5,353
Pell Grant Aid $5,148

Financial Outlook

$32k

Average student debt after graduation

$24k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.