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Harris-Stowe State University Demographics & Diversity

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Harris-Stowe State University are mostly Black with a small White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 93% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Harris Stowe State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.

Racial demographics of Harris Stowe State University students
Race Percent of Students
White 7%
Black 82%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 0%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3%
International 0%
Race Unknown 6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 133% more female students than male students enrolled at Harris Stowe State University with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Harris-Stowe State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Harris Stowe State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 30%
Women 70%
Enrollment by gender for Harris Stowe State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 326
Women 758

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Low

Harris-Stowe State University serves a low number of students outside of Missouri, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Harris Stowe State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 57%
Out of State 33%
Foreign 4%
Unknown Location 6%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$43,579 per year

77% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
1,084
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 33.3%
Part time Undergrads 24.3%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177551 IPEDS survey data for Harris Stowe State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024