Harris-Stowe State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Harris-Stowe State University
3026 Laclede Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103
See on MapPhone
(314) 340-3366
Website
https://www.hssu.edu/Mission Statement
Harris-Stowe State University's primary mission, as set forth in Senate Bill 153, is to address the higher education needs of the metropolitan St. Louis region. Toward the fulfillment of this mandate, the university offers the following academic opportunities: (1) a solid General Education curriculum which serves as the foundation for the university's various baccalaureate degree programs in the three broad professional areas and (2) baccalaureate degree programs in (a) Business Administration, (b) Teacher Education and (c) Urban Specializations.
Read Morecost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$6,058Out of state
$10,690Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 78.0% | $6,093 |
State/local grants | 32.0% | $1,753 |
Institutional grants | 82.0% | $6,309 |
Loans | 60.0% | $5,910 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$9,691 per year
Books & Supplies
$800 per year
Personal Expenses
$7,220 per year
Pay For College with ROTC
Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers
Learn More About ROTCFinancial aid resources
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
Applying for financial AidReview this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.
Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology, General
Undergraduate Majors X
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
-
Business Administration and Management, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Accounting
- A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Finance, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
-
Computer and Information Sciences, General
- A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
EDUCATION
-
Education, General
- A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Elementary Education and Teaching
- A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Secondary Education and Teaching
- A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
HISTORY
-
History, General
- A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
-
Mathematics, General
- A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
-
Biological and Physical Sciences
- A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
PSYCHOLOGY
-
Psychology, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See other colleges that offer this major
-
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES
-
Political Science and Government, General
- A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Sociology, General
- A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Urban Studies/Affairs
- A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
No informationStudent Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
70%Male Students
30%Student Ethnicities
- Black79.89%
- Two Or More Ethnicities8.03%
- Not Specified4.52%
- Hispanic/Latino3.51%
- Caucasian3.41%
- Asian0.55%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.09%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
1,377
Undergraduate students
1,377
Full Time Students
88%Part Time Students
12%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Softball
Female sports:
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Baseball
Full List of Athletics X
-
Male
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
-
Female
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball