Harris-Stowe State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Harris-Stowe State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Harris-Stowe State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

49
%
Acceptance rate
2.85
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Harris-Stowe State University?

49%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Harris-Stowe accepted 49% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,708 people applied and 2,420 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1832 / 3341 (55%)
Men
588 / 1367 (43%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Harris-Stowe State University:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

9%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 9% ended up enrolling at Harris-Stowe State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Harris-Stowe State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Harris-Stowe considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Harris-Stowe State University?

2.85
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Harris-Stowe State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.85.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
2%
3.75-3.99
7%
3.50-3.74
7%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
20%
2.50-2.99
27%
2.00-2.49
17%

Harris-Stowe is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
830
75th Percentile
950

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Harris-Stowe State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification

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