Harris Stowe State University

Overview

Harris-Stowe State University, founded in 1857, is a public, historically black university located in St. Louis, Missouri. Known for its education and criminal justice programs, the institution offers a variety of undergraduate degrees primarily focused on liberal arts, education, and business. The urban campus boasts a contemporary architectural style with facilities that support both academic and extracurricular student life. Harris-Stowe provides on-campus housing options to students who wish to live within the collegiate environment. The university's academic profile is characterized by a moderately selective admissions process, attracting a diverse student body. While Harris-Stowe places an emphasis on teaching and learning, it does not have an athletic program renowned for intercollegiate sports, focusing instead on its academic offerings and its commitment to serving traditionally underserved populations.

Harris Stowe State University has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  947 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 137 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,424 plus fees of $634.