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Harris-Stowe State University

Harris-Stowe State College

Saint Louis, Missouri 63103-2136

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Small & IntimateUrbanPublicHBCUBusiness FocusSTEM Strong

Known for biology — close-knit campus

Harris-Stowe State University is a public institution in Saint Louis with particular strength in biology and business.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $31,088 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,459.

Established
1857
Motto
Inspiring change.
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
National Association of

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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,086Students
14:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$31,088Earnings 10yr
$13,459Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Harris-Stowe State University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,442
Tuition (out-of-state)$11,074
Room & Board$10,084
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$19,616
Average Net Price$13,459
Median Debt at Graduation$25,930
Monthly Payment (10yr)$275

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,412
$30–48K$13,088
$48–75K$15,521
$75–110K$19,501
$110K+$19,616

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Negative
  • •69% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,086
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
73%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 83%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.4%
Freshman Retention68.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$26,634
10 Years$31,088

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#21
↓1
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hornets

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • •Although two separate institutions, prior to 1954, for a period of time, John L.
  • •Louis Normal School (Harris Teachers College) and Sumner Normal School (Stowe Teachers College) started to admit men in 1940.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis11 mi
IND Indianapolis223 mi
MCI Kansas City246 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
New York, NY873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Hartford, CT949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
Providence, RI1014 mi · ~29h 18m drive
Albany, NY905 mi · ~26h 9m drive
Syracuse, NY795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
Rochester, NY728 mi · ~21h 2m drive
Buffalo, NY662 mi · ~19h 7m drive
Philadelphia, PA809 mi · ~23h 22m drive
Pittsburgh, PA559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
Harrisburg, PA720 mi · ~20h 48m drive
Newark, NJ865 mi · ~24h 59m drive
Washington, DC710 mi · ~20h 31m drive
Baltimore, MD732 mi · ~21h 9m drive
Atlanta, GA469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Charlotte, NC569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
Raleigh, NC667 mi · ~19h 16m drive
Miami, FL1064 mi · ~30h 44m drive
Orlando, FL862 mi · ~24h 54m drive
Tampa, FL863 mi · ~24h 56m drive
Nashville, TN255 mi · ~7h 22m drive
New Orleans, LA600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Richmond, VA699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Chicago, IL263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
Detroit, MI455 mi · ~13h 9m drive
Minneapolis, MN466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
St. Louis, MO1 mi · ~2 min drive
Kansas City, MO236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN231 mi · ~6h 40m drive
Columbus, OH397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Cleveland, OH492 mi · ~14h 13m drive
Milwaukee, WI328 mi · ~9h 29m drive
Dallas, TX547 mi · ~15h 48m drive
Houston, TX680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
Austin, TX719 mi · ~20h 46m drive
San Antonio, TX792 mi · ~22h 53m drive
Los Angeles, CA1585 mi · ~45h 47m drive
San Francisco, CA1740 mi · ~50h 16m drive
San Diego, CA1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive
Seattle, WA1719 mi · ~49h 40m drive
Portland, OR1718 mi · ~49h 38m drive
Denver, CO794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Phoenix, AZ1269 mi · ~36h 40m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive
Honolulu, HI4128 mi · ~119h 15m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

St Louis (STL)11 miles
Rental car
17 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
22 min$13-22
Indianapolis (IND)223 miles
Rental car
335 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
446 min$268-446

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