Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2136
About Harris-Stowe State University
Harris-Stowe State University is a public four-year university in Saint Louis, Missouri, enrolling about 960 students. Harris-Stowe State University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $7,008 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,088 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Harris-Stowe State University charges 27% above the national public median tuition ($7,008).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the Missouri median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 27.56%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,088.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Harris-Stowe State University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 683% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris-Stowe State University | $7,008 | $9,922 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Missouri (state median) | $14,822 | $12,954 | 81 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Harris-Stowe State University really?
Key findings
- Harris-Stowe State University charges 27% above the national public median tuition ($7,008).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the Missouri median net price.
Harris-Stowe State University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,008
Finding Harris-Stowe State University charges 27% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,008. That is 27% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Missouri median ($14,822), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Harris-Stowe State University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Harris-Stowe State University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Harris-Stowe State University is $9,922.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $9,922 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,032 below the Missouri median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $10,131 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Harris-Stowe State University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Harris-Stowe State University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Harris-Stowe State University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$7,008
Out-of-state tuition
$11,640
Avg. net price
$9,922
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $9,827 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,963 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,814 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,563 |
| $110,001+ | $6,238 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,032. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Harris-Stowe State University is known for
Top program completions
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General51
- Business Administration and Management, General33
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies26
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies21
- Psychology, General18
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Harris-Stowe State University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Harris-Stowe State University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Harris-Stowe State University.
Campus
Location
Saint Louis, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 63103-2136
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.5× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
960
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,316
- Full-time share
- 87%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,930
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 73.68%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Harris-Stowe State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Harris-Stowe State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Harris-Stowe State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,220 | $9,853 | $10,278 |
| 2014 | $5,210 | $9,853 | $9,064 |
| 2015 | $5,220 | $9,853 | $8,930 |
| 2016 | $5,220 | $9,853 | $9,578 |
| 2017 | $5,340 | $9,973 | $8,339 |
| 2018 | $5,388 | $10,020 | $11,256 |
| 2019 | $5,484 | $10,116 | $10,551 |
| 2020 | $5,484 | $10,116 | $10,346 |
| 2021 | $5,868 | $10,500 | $11,570 |
| 2022 | $6,058 | $10,690 | $10,314 |
| 2023 | $6,442 | $11,074 | $13,459 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Harris-Stowe State University reported total enrollment of about 960 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (81.6%), Non-Resident Alien (6.3%), and Two or More Races (3.4%). About 73.68% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Harris-Stowe State University in 2024 is 960 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,316 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
11.61% 100% Completion Time
27.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.61% of students graduating from Harris-Stowe State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 10% male / 90% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 45% male / 55% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Harris-Stowe State University graduates earn a median of $31,088 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Harris-Stowe State University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $31,088. Median federal loan debt: $25,930. Average net price used in cost models: $9,922.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Harris-Stowe State University graduates report median earnings of $31,088 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Harris-Stowe State University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (22 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Harris-Stowe State University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Harris-Stowe State University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Harris-Stowe State University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$3.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Missouri median 0.09× the median ($35.2M)
- Plains median 0.14× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 0.13× the median ($26.4M)
- Missouri median 0.19× the median ($15,167)
- Plains median 0.19× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 0.24× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Missouri median 34.7 pp above median (65.3%)
- Plains median 35.3 pp above median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,463
- Missouri median 0.80× the median ($6,803)
- Plains median 0.76× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 0.72× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,583
- Missouri median 1.4× the median ($7,371)
- Plains median 1.3× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 1.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Harris-Stowe State University at a glance
Harris-Stowe State University
Harris-Stowe State University is a public institution in Saint Louis, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralCriminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American81.6%Non-Resident Alien6.3%Two or More Races3.4%
Schools near Harris-Stowe State University
Other campuses in Saint Louis, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harris-Stowe State University located?
Harris-Stowe State University is located in Saint Louis, MO.
What is Harris-Stowe State University's tuition?
Harris-Stowe State University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,008 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $9,922 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Harris-Stowe State University cost?
Reported tuition is $7,008 and average net price is $9,922 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,728 annually.
What explains Harris-Stowe State University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($9,922), completion (27.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($31,088). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Harris-Stowe State University?
Harris-Stowe State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,316 students, Black or African American (81.6%), Non-Resident Alien (6.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Harris-Stowe State University?
About 47.3% of students at Harris-Stowe State University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Harris-Stowe State University earn?
Median earnings are $26,634 six years after entry and $31,088 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Harris-Stowe State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Harris-Stowe State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,930.
Is Harris-Stowe State University public or private?
Harris-Stowe State University is a public institution located in Saint Louis, MO.
Is Harris-Stowe State University an HBCU?
Yes. Harris-Stowe State University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Harris-Stowe State University a tribal college?
No. Harris-Stowe State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.