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Harris-Stowe State University

Harris-Stowe State College

Saint Louis, Missouri 63103-2136

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Sciences-focusedTight-knitUrbanHBCU

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

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

38.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

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%

Below Average

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

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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

101Above Average

Estimated from MO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K

1 mi(2 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

231 mi(400 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

236 mi(409 min)

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)

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