Harris-Stowe State University
Harris-Stowe State College
Saint Louis, Missouri 63103-2136
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Hornets
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
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (22)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + large city premium