Harris-Stowe State University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,896

2.51% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$6,788

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

21.7%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

1,442

80.7% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

6.96%

19 Graduates

About

Harris-Stowe State University is a higher education institution located in St. Louis city, MO. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Harris-Stowe State University were General Education (31 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (27 degrees).

In 2017, 156 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harris-Stowe State University. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (117 degrees), 9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harris-Stowe State University is $4,896, which is $-20,298 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Harris-Stowe State University is $4,896, which is $-20,298 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,788.

In 2017, 91% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 73% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,896

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Harris-Stowe State University was $4,896. The cost of tuition at Harris-Stowe State University is $-20,298 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Harris-Stowe State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,788

2017 Value

27.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Harris-Stowe State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,788. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Harris-Stowe State University grew by 27.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Harris-Stowe State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,909

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harris-Stowe State University was of $7,909 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.96% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Harris-Stowe State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

73%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Harris-Stowe State University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 8.33% with respect to 2016, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Harris-Stowe State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

21.7%

2016 Default Rate

127

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Harris-Stowe State University was 21.7%, which represents 127 out of the 584 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Harris-Stowe State University has a total enrollment of 1,442 students. The full-time enrollment at Harris-Stowe State University is 1,163 students and the part-time enrollment is 279. This means that 80.7% of students enrolled at Harris-Stowe State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harris-Stowe State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.6% Black or African American, 6.52% White, 2.98% Two or More Races, 2.77% Hispanic or Latino, 0.555% Asian, 0.139% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Harris-Stowe State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (52.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.2%) and White Male (3.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harris-Stowe State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,442 students. The full-time enrollment at Harris-Stowe State University is 1,163 and the part-time enrollment is 279. This means that 80.7% of students enrolled at Harris-Stowe State University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Harris-Stowe State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Harris-Stowe State University was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Harris-Stowe State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Harris-Stowe State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
1,148
White
94
Two or More Races
43

The enrolled student population at Harris-Stowe State University is 79.6% Black or African American, 6.52% White, 2.98% Two or More Races, 2.77% Hispanic or Latino, 0.555% Asian, 0.139% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.9% White, 14% Black or African American, and 12.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 86 students (5.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 50 more women than men received degrees from Harris-Stowe State University. The majority of degree recipients at Harris-Stowe State University are black or african american (117 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Harris-Stowe State University is General Education (31 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (27 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Harris-Stowe State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (27 degrees awarded), Education (48 degrees), and Business (51 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harris-Stowe State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,199,544 people), Accountants & auditors (1,199,567 people), Other managers (922,579 people), Financial managers (515,730 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (486,205 people).

The most specialized majors at Harris-Stowe State University are Protective Services (27 degrees awarded), Education (48 degrees), Business (51 degrees), Social Sciences (12 degrees), and Biology (7 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harris-Stowe State University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harris-Stowe State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,403,998 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (905,879 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (901,196 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (638,400 people), and Banking & related activities (626,956 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Harris-Stowe State University.

Most Common

General Education
31 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
27 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Harris-Stowe State University was General Education with 31 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Harris-Stowe State University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Harris-Stowe State University, which is 0.515 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (103).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Harris-Stowe State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Harris-Stowe State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.813 times less than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 24 degrees were awarded to women at Harris-Stowe State University in General Education, which is 3.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 2% of students graduating from Harris-Stowe State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 7% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 10% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Harris-Stowe State University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.26% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
117 degrees awarded
White
13 degrees awarded
Unknown
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harris-Stowe State University is black or african american (117 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

7.69% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Female
86 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
31 degrees awarded
White Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Harris-Stowe State University is black or african american female (86 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (31 degrees).

Operations

Harris-Stowe State University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.35M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $298k (22.1%), compared to the 7.76% average return ($2.88M on $37.1M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2017, Harris-Stowe State University had a total salary expenditure of $33.6M. Harris-Stowe State University employs 16 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors, and 7 Instructors. Most academics at Harris-Stowe State University are Male Assistant professors (10), Male Associate professors(6), and Female Assistant professors (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harris-Stowe State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$1.35M

2017 Endowment

7.31%

growth from 2016

Harris-Stowe State University has an endowment valued at about $1.35M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Harris-Stowe State University grew 7.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Harris-Stowe State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.01M - Federal
$1.57M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Harris-Stowe State University received $3.01M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.57M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$12.1M

2017 Salaries

2.37%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Harris-Stowe State University paid a median of $12.1M in salaries, which represents 36.1% of their overall expenditure ($33.6M) and a 2.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.82% growth from 2015 and a 0.293% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 14.2M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.72M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Harris-Stowe State University paid a total of $1.72M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (34.4%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harris-Stowe State University were Assistant professor with 16 employees; Associate professor with 8 employees; and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harris-Stowe State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees; Management with 29 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harris-Stowe State University was Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, Male Associate professor with 6 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Harris-Stowe State University.

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