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Harris-Stowe State University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 25%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at Harris Stowe State University with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Harris-Stowe State University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Harris Stowe State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
33%
Women
67%
Enrollment by gender for Harris Stowe State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
334
Women
668

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 44%

Harris-Stowe State University draws 56 percent of students from Missouri, 41 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Missouri, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Harris Stowe State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
56%
Out of State
41%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$43,579 per year

83% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,002
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 33.3%
Part-time undergraduates 24.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177551.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026