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Harris-Stowe State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range830 to 950

ACT Range15 to 19

Average GPA3.04

Acceptance Rate100%

Harris-Stowe’s 100% acceptance rate means your main question is how prepared you will be once you arrive. Since about half of students still submit scores, aim near or above a 950 SAT or 19 ACT to benchmark college readiness. Also look closely at advising, tutoring, and financial fit.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Harris-Stowe State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Harris-Stowe State University is an urban public institution with 1,002 undergraduate students. Harris-Stowe has a 68% freshman retention rate and a 28% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

St. Louis, MO

Undergrad Enrollment1,002

Freshman Retention68%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate28%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Harris-Stowe State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Harris-Stowe, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year or fall retakes to improve your score. With the Regular Decision deadline on August 1, a December retake should still leave plenty of time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Harris-Stowe is a public university with in-state tuition of $5,808 and out-of-state tuition of $10,440. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, and federal aid to estimate your actual cost.

In-State Tuition$5,808

Out-of-State Tuition$10,440

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Harris-Stowe State University, out-of-state tuition is $10,440, while in-state tuition is $5,808. Students should expect total costs to rise once fees, housing, books, and personal expenses are included. Financial aid can lower the amount families actually pay, depending on need, eligibility, and available funding.