Harris-Stowe State University

Public four-year college in Saint Louis, MO that costs an average of $11,182 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,182
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$39,919

HBCUPublicLarge city960 undergraduates

Cost of Harris-Stowe State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,809
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,008
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,640
Housing and food (on campus)$10,728
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$11,182

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,584
$30,001–48,000$9,603
$48,001–75,000$8,898
$75,001–110,000$15,995
$110,001+$22,059

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Harris-Stowe State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate33%
First-year retention68%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$34,419
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,919
Rank in Missouri (earnings)50th of 53 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,328
Typical monthly loan payment$265 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants73%
Students with federal loans63%

Majors and programs at Harris-Stowe State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations64$44,190$19,585
Criminal Justice and Corrections55$43,719$22,512
Biology110$39,470$21,196
Sociology17$37,086—
Accounting and Related Services22——
Biological and Physical Sciences———
Communication and Media Studies20——
Computer and Information Sciences18——
Education27—$27,500
Finance and Financial Management Services7——
Health and Medical Administrative Services9——
History1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities38—$17,795
Management Information Systems and Services———
Marketing———
Mathematics5——
Political Science and Government14——
Psychology36—$20,388
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12——
Urban Studies/Affairs3——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations13——

Similar colleges in Missouri

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Lincoln UniversityJefferson City$13,788—$41,642
Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph$16,379—$47,624
Truman State UniversityKirksville$12,31784%$57,751
Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin$10,83697%$48,193
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville$16,12086%$52,028
University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis$14,99063%$59,899
Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla$15,77273%$85,917
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg$15,55464%$52,739

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About Harris-Stowe State University

TypePublic four-year college
LocationSaint Louis, MO
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates960
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitehssu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Harris-Stowe State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,809 a year (tuition and fees: $7,008 in-state, $11,640 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,182 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,584.

How much do Harris-Stowe State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $39,919 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 50th of 53 similar colleges in Missouri. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($44,190 a year after graduation).

What is Harris-Stowe State University's graduation rate?

33% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.