Harris-Stowe State University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6194 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1710 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1623 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #10 of 16 | In St. Louis |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,002
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- go.hssu.edu
Harris-Stowe State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Harris-Stowe State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
546 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
164 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Harris-Stowe State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 821 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 61 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 35 (3%) |
| White | 29 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 26 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (2%) |
| Asian | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,325
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,808 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,808 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,440 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 426 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,728 |
| Room charge | $7,268 |
| Meal charge | $3,460 |
Harris-Stowe State University majors
Harris-Stowe State University has granted 214 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Harris-Stowe State University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 26 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 |
| Psychology, General | 18 |
| Education, General | 11 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Communication, General | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Finance, General | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 |
| History, General | 1 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 |
| Grand Total | 214 |
Harris-Stowe State University has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 24% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harris-Stowe State University has published 97 scientific papers with 607 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Sociology, Ecology, Law, Computer Science, Physics, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 | 12 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 |
| 2012 | 3 | 15 |
| 2013 | 4 | 16 |
| 2014 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 | 27 |
| 2016 | 3 | 22 |
| 2017 | 1 | 39 |
| 2018 | 16 | 26 |
| 2019 | 10 | 32 |
| 2020 | 8 | 63 |
| 2021 | 2 | 76 |
| 2022 | 11 | 60 |
| 2023 | 4 | 69 |
| 2024 | 3 | 52 |
| 2025 | 2 | 47 |
Notable alumni
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Cori Bush
- Enrolled in Harris-Stowe State University
- Studied in 1995-1996
- Occupations
- activistpastornursepolitician
- Biography
-
Cori Anika Bush is an American politician, nurse, pastor, and Black Lives Matter activist who served as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 1st congressional district from 2021 to 2025. The district includes all of the city of St. Louis and most of northern St. Louis County.
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Roscoe Robinson, Jr
- Enrolled in Harris-Stowe State University
- Studied in 1946
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Roscoe Robinson Jr. was the first African American to become a four-star general in the United States Army. He served as the United States representative to the NATO Military Committee. Robinson previously served as commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division and then of United States Army, Japan.
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DJ Tab
- Occupations
- record producerdisc jockeycomposer
- Biography
-
Trumaine Barnett-Epps, professionally known as DJ Tab, is an American hip hop DJ, record producer and entrepreneur. He has worked with DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, Bow Wow and J-Kwon. In 2015, he was nominated in the Midwest Regional Club DJ of the Year at the 4th edition of the annual Global Spin Awards. He is presently the owner of Streetz 105.1, and his is currently a radio personality on Sirius XM Shade 45 on Sunday nights.
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David S. Cunningham, Jr
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
David Surmier Cunningham Jr. was a business executive who was elected to the Los Angeles City Council to replace Tom Bradley, who had been elected mayor that year. He represented the 10th district until 1987, when he resigned.
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Bobby Wilks
- Occupations
- aircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Bobby Charles Wilks, was an American Coast Guard aviator. He was the first African American Coast Guard aviator and the first African American to reach the rank of Coast Guard captain. Captain Wilks, who also was the first African American to command a Coast Guard air station, was involved in a number of air-sea rescues around the world. He received the Air Medal for his actions on the night of December 9, 1971, while piloting his helicopter over the Pacific Ocean.
General info
| Alternative names | Harris-Stowe Harris-Stowe State College HSSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Inspiring change |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 257 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3026 Laclede Ave Saint Louis, Missouri, 63103-2136 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 302,000 |
| Phone | 3143403366 |