HSSU Description

Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), whose roots can be traced back to 1857, has a primary mission of addressing the higher education needs of residents of the St. Louis, Missouri, region.

HSSU offers over a dozen bachelor’s degree programs such as Biology, Education, Professional Interdisciplinary Studies, and Urban Studies. The university is also home to the Anheuser-Busch School of Business, which offers bachelor’s degrees in various business categories.

College Life at HSSU has improved drastically since it opened its first state-of-the-art residence halls in 2006 for non-married undergraduates.
The Office of Financial Assistance at Harris-Stowe State University is dedicated to ensuring each student has access to and knowledge of the financial aid opportunities that are available to them. Students may be eligible for state or federal grants, scholarships, loans, private financial aid, and more.

Undergraduate admissions requirements at Harris-Stowe State University include, among other things, a high school diploma or GED and completion of Missouri’s designated core high school curriculum. Interested students are encouraged to complete and application for admission and submit their transcripts and nationalized test scores (if applicable). In addition, students are encouraged to complete a FAFSA.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.hssu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,336

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,154

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

1,950

HSSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,854
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,950

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
95%
Graduate
5%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
78%
Part-Time
22%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
89%
Out-of-State
11%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
91%
Caucasian
7%
Other
2%

Students State Origin

Missouri
89%
Illinois
8%
Other
3%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%