Overview


Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis, MO, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Harris-Stowe State University is a public, historically black institution established in St. Louis, Missouri. Students attending HSSU have the opportunity to visit a number of on-campus facilities, such as the Board of Regents Gym, the Bank of America Theater, and the AT&T Library. The college’s faculty features a team of Career Engagement counselors, who can assist students and alumni in their search for careers and internships with their state-of-the-art career matching technology resources.
Average Net Price:
$10,551
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.0
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$10,551
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,008 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,640 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,728 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$12,412
$30k - $48k
$13,088
$48k - $75k
$15,521
$75k - $110k
$19,501
$110k+
$19,616
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
87%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
73%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,326
73%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,703
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,664
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2305
83%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,703
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,091,915
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,207,421
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,889
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,600
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$302
Students receiving federal loans
67%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,721
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,863
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
32%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
97
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Application Fee
$20
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
62%
Out-Of-State Students
44%
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
8%
3.50 - 3.74
8%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
27%
2.00 - 2.49
25%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
5
Top 25%
26
Top 50%
52
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
79
$30k - $48k
30
$48k - $75k
13
$75k - $110k
6
$110k+
5
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,098
Total Number of Undergrads
1,098
0
100
6%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
19%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
23
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| EDUCATION | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
30%
US National: 44%70%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
62%
Out-Of-State Students
44%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
83%
Hispanic
2%
White
3%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
33%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hornet
School Colors
brown and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
2
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,900
Top 5 Employers
St. Louis City/County Police Department
St. Louis Public Schools
State of Missouri
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,600
Loan Default Rate
19%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$302
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