Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis, MO, USA

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Harris-Stowe State University

Marcella from Saint Louis, MO

a current student here
2 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
Good school. easy to get accepted into and is reasonably cheap.
Tips for prospective students
Make sure you ask a lot of questions about living on campus and off campus and about the school and classes in general.
Academic Rigor
Classes are easy if you do the work. But are a little like high school. You will have to get use to using labs.
Dorm Life
I love staying in a dorm because you get to meet new people and make new friends and that's what college is all about.
Food and Dining
Food is just like southern cooking
What to do for fun
Explore downtown, clubs, restaurants, and the mall.
Bang for the buck
Great school and really cheap.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
It's different a little if you know how to manage your time.
Great for these types of students
who loves leaning
Clubs and Activities
get active
Greek Life
love them
Campus Safety
they really protect you.

DeVonte from Saint Louis, MO

accepted here and planning to attend soon
2 people found this review useful
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Will learn a lot
You will.

Bennie from Saint Louis, MO

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
Harris Stowe State University is Affordable.
Harris Stowe State University is Divers.
Harris Stowe State University loves to work hands on as well as one on one with students.
Tips for prospective students
Come in to college with the mind frame that nothing with keep you from achieving more out of life and with that the stars are your limit.
Academic Rigor
If you are struggling and need help the help is here that if your having problems in a class we always have tutotrs that can help a student understand a subject or a problem.
Dorm Life
They could be a little bit more private at times.
Food and Dining
The food here is great almost any type of cuisine that you may crave, you can find here in St. Louis
What to do for fun
What I normally do for fun is go out with friends, go to the zoo, maybe go have a game of bucket, and just have a fun but safe time around friends.
Bang for the buck
Things here are more affordable than other Universities in the State of Missouri.
Great for these types of students
Harris Stowe State University will meet all of your requirements if you love a big city with local people that you can get to know on a regular.
Clubs and Activities
There could be more activities to do for the students that do stay on campus as well as more clubs.
Greek Life
Greek life here at Harris Stowe State University is getting better they are still in rebuilding mode.
Campus Safety
Must Love them.

Stacy from Swansea, IL

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
Great school of Business, with a growing variety of other degree programs. Has a great athletic department.
Tips for prospective students
Be ready to have fun learning.
What to do for fun
Get involved in all the clubs, and local events for the city.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
one main location is the great circle. It is where students meet between class and crossing into the dorms to talk.
Great for these types of students
well rounded and motivated.
Greek Life
taken very seriously
Campus Safety
even a mouse would get caught!

Corey from Imperial, MO

a current student here
0 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
harris-stowe state university is affordable, accessible, and diverse. they truly stand by their motto. my experience has been a great one with great academic support and a fun college experience.
Tips for prospective students
i would say three tips for prospective students are too go to class, eliminate procrastination, and give it everything you have for the years you are their. the teachers at harris-stowe all say that if you participate and show up to class, the least you can walk out with is a c.
Academic Rigor
it is a challenging school but if you apply yourself it can be really easy. you must keep up with your work.
Dorm Life
students all say the dorm life is nice. harris-stowe has just built brand new dorms and the old ones they have are all really nice. it is a suite styled dorm with four rooms for your own privacy along with a kitchen and living room.
Food and Dining
i have ate breakfast their and it is amazing. you pay a cheap price and can eat as much as you want. it is great and i heard the later meals are great as well.
What to do for fun
the campus is in the center of downtown st. louis so their is plenty to do. the arch is only three miles away along with st. louis university right next door. you also have union station within blocks.
Bang for the buck
overall i think this is a great school because of its price and location.
Great for these types of students
if you can't afford a big name college but want a great education come to harris-stowe university. in high school, many of my teachers had an education from their. you will be able to find a job out of this university.
Clubs and Activities
i like the sports here. we are not a top athletic program but the athletic community is really close with each other.
Campus Safety
it extremely safe on the campus. they have twenty four hour patrol and strict dorm rules so that they prevent anything from happening. you must carry an identification everywhere and sign in to various buildings like the library.