# Harris-Stowe State University

> Harris-Stowe State University is a public university in Saint Louis, MO, with 960 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $11,182 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 33.2%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,919.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/harris-stowe-state-university-1152
- Location: Saint Louis, MO, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Baccalaureate college
- Official website: https://www.hssu.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 177551
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $7,008 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,640 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $11,182 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 73.5% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 33.2% |
| First-year retention rate | 68.4% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $39,919 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 960 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Harris-Stowe State University tuition?

In-state tuition at Harris-Stowe State University is $7,008 and out-of-state tuition is $11,640 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $11,182 a year.

### What is the average net price at Harris-Stowe State University?

The average net price at Harris-Stowe State University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $11,182 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Harris-Stowe State University?

33.2% of first-time, full-time students at Harris-Stowe State University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Harris-Stowe State University?

The closest matches are Lincoln University, Langston University, and Bluefield State College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/harris-stowe-state-university-1152. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.