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Harris - Stowe State University (Harris-Stowe)
- 3026 Laclede Ave
- Saint Louis, MO 63103
- OPEID College Code: 00246600
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- General Phone: (314) 340-3366
- President: Dr. Henry Givens Jr
- Website: www.hssu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,882
- College Alias: Harris-Stowe

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 92% | 75% | 1% | 29% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,070 | $3,293 | $2,950 | $1,566 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.7% | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| Number in Default | 42 | 23 | 22 |
| Number in Repayment | 482 | 327 | 282 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,142 | $3,948 | $3,780 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,820 | $7,486 | $7,155 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,050 | $5,400 | - |
| Other Expenses | $4,058 | $3,608 | - |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,568 | $6,568 | $4,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,122 | $3,122 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,122 | $3,122 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,150 | $13,856 | $4,680 |
| Out of State | $19,828 | $17,394 | $8,055 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,732 | $14,538 | $10,180 |
| Out of State | $18,410 | $18,076 | $13,555 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,164 | $7,970 | $6,180 |
| Out of State | $11,842 | $11,508 | $9,555 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management | 37 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Information Science Studies | 8 |
| Education | |
| Early Childhood Education | 6 |
| Education, Other | 6 |
| Elementary Education | 19 |
| Secondary Education | 12 |
| Middle School Education | 3 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Health, Health Care Administration and Management | 4 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Security and Protective Services | |
| Criminal Justice, Safety Studies | 11 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,882 Undergraduate: 1,882
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 582 Female: 1,300
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 582 Female: 1,300
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,234 Part-Time: 648
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,234 Part-Time: 648
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 12 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black | 1,694 | 90% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.4% |
| White | 163 | 9% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 531 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 306 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 305 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 229 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 138 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 122 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 156 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 82 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 398 | 216 | 182 |
| Faculty Status | 187 | 63 | 124 |
| Tenured Faculty | 19 | 19 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 181 | 57 | 124 |
| Primarily Instruction | 181 | 57 | 124 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 41 | 34 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 138 | 88 | 50 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 53 | 45 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 28 | 24 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,503 (57) | $48,387 (30) | $46,521 (27) |
| Professor | $61,511 (11) | $61,478 (9) | $61,660 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $51,719 (4) | $50,393 (1) | $52,161 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,105 (17) | $46,075 (9) | $46,139 (8) |
| Instructor | $41,616 (25) | $39,386 (11) | $43,368 (14) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,503 (57) | $48,387 (30) | $46,521 (27) |
| Professor | $61,511 (11) | $61,478 (9) | $61,660 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $51,719 (4) | $50,393 (1) | $52,161 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,105 (17) | $46,075 (9) | $46,139 (8) |
| Instructor | $41,616 (25) | $39,386 (11) | $43,368 (14) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $268,442 | $127,190 | $141,252 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 47% | 53% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 105 | 56 | 49 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 102 | 56 | 46 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Soccer | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,459 | $8,073 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,230 | $3,230 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 15%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 22% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 25% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 14% |
| 6 Years | 21% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
