Look up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Harris-Stowe State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Harris-Stowe State University came in at $7,008 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $11,640. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for were $1,200 in-state and $1,200 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,808 | $10,440 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,008 | $11,640 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Harris-Stowe State University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Harris-Stowe State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Harris-Stowe State University sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Harris-Stowe State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Harris-Stowe State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,424 | $10,056 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,424 | $10,056 |
| One Year Ago | $5,808 | $10,440 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,808 | $10,440 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Harris - Stowe State University has tracked over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.12%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,436. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.50%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,047.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,436 | $12,047 |
| In 2 Years | $7,891 | $12,469 |
| In 3 Years | $8,374 | $12,905 |
| In 4 Years | $8,886 | $13,357 |
| In 5 Years | $9,429 | $13,825 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $50,778, versus roughly $32,587 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Harris-Stowe State University, check out the Harris-Stowe State University Financial Aid page.