A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Harris-Stowe State University are mostly Black with a small White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 93% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Harris Stowe State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
7%
|
| Black |
82%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 133% more female students than male students enrolled at Harris Stowe State University with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Harris-Stowe State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30%
|
| Women |
70%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
326
|
| Women |
758
|
Harris-Stowe State University serves a low number of students outside of Missouri, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
77% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 33.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 24.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177551 IPEDS survey data for Harris Stowe State University.