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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
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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,459

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (22)

Student Life

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
8 Years$30,944
10 Years$31,088

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$28,000
Men
$36,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#21

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hornets

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

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)

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