Harris-Stowe State University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; earnings barely cover the debt load. 74% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Harris-Stowe State University is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri with approximately 960 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,922 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $30,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Harris–Stowe State University (HSSU) is a public historically black university in St. Louis, Missouri. The university offers 50 majors, minors, and certificate programs in education, business, and arts & sciences. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. It is located immediately east of the Saint Louis University campus. The school had a fall headcount enrollment of 1,098 students in 2023.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the net price of ~$13,500/year is genuinely affordable, and the modest median debt at graduation reflects that, but a 27% graduation rate is a serious red flag that means most students who start here don't finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to HSSU's HBCU community, its St. Louis location, and its focus on education and business — but come in with a clear plan and strong support system, because the odds of completing a degree here require real intentionality.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (960 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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