by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,400 undergraduates in 2020, Harris - Stowe State University is a small, public university located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Harris - Stowe State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Harris - Stowe State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Harris - Stowe State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Harris - Stowe State University is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Harris - Stowe State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Harris - Stowe State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Harris - Stowe State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Harris - Stowe State University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Harris - Stowe State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Harris - Stowe State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Harris - Stowe State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,400 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,056 (75.4%). Part-time attendance was 344 (24.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,056 | 344 | 1,400 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Harris - Stowe State University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Harris - Stowe State University #2216 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Harris - Stowe State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Harris - Stowe State University Diversity Guide.
Harris - Stowe State University has a total of 137 student athletes, 80 men and 57 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $849,941 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $849,941 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Harris - Stowe State University Athletics