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Harris-Stowe State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 398
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, Stowe State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Harris-Stowe State University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Harris-Stowe State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Stowe State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Stowe State is reported to be 19%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Stowe State is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Stowe State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,868

Cost of attendance at Harris-Stowe State University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,500

Cost of attendance at Harris-Stowe State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Harris-Stowe State University received on average $10,619 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,619
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 152 85% $5,519 $838,868
Other Federal Grant 152 85% $5,647 $858,418
State Grant/Scholarships 29 16% $1,172 $34,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 152 85% $6,354 $965,856
Total Grant & Scholarships 175 98% $10,619 $1,858,274

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Harris-Stowe State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Harris-Stowe State University students is 18.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.0%.

18.9%

  • African American 15.7% 34 students
  • white 40.0% 4 students
  • unknown 27.8% 5 students
  • hispanic 28.6% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 30.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball American Midwest Conference
  • Basketball American Midwest Conference
  • Track and Cross Country American Midwest Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Harris-Stowe State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Harris-Stowe State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army