Harris-Stowe State University Admissions

Harris-Stowe State University Admissions Overview:

Students interested in applying to Harris-Stowe State University can do so online. Since the school has open admissions, it is generally accessible to any interested students who apply. Still, prospective students will need to submit an application, along with some additional materials. These materials include scores from either the SAT or ACT, an official high school transcript, and a small application fee. Be sure to check the school's website for updated information and deadlines, and, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to get in touch with a member of the admissions office. While a campus visit is not required as part of the application process, it is always encouraged for interested students.

Admissions Data (2016):

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• Harris-Stowe State University has open admissions
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Harris-Stowe State University Description:

Founded in 1857, Harris-Stowe State University is a four-year, public historically Black university located in Saint Louis, Missouri. HSSU has a student body of about 1,400 and a student/faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The university offers 14 Bachelor of Science degree programs across the College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, and Anheuser-Busch School of Business. Professional fields in business, education, and criminal justice are the most popular with students. There is plenty to do on campus — HSSU is home to over 40 student clubs and organizations, as well as intramural sports, fraternities, and sororities. Another feature of the campus is the Wolff Jazz Institute & Art Gallery, a jazz collection and great attraction for students and visitors. The HSSU Hornets compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the American Midwest Conference (AMC). The school fields teams for men’s soccer, basketball, and baseball, and women’s volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 1,464 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 33% Male / 67% Female
• 79% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $5,220 (in-state); $9,853 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,400 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $9,250
• Other Expenses: $864
• Total Cost: $16,734 (in-state); $21,367 (out-of-state)

Harris-Stowe State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 92%
  • Loans: 71%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $6,875
  • Loans: $6,806

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 51%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 1%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 6%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Basketbal, Soccer, Baseball
• Women's Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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