Founded in 1857, Harris-Stowe State University is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of St. Louis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HSSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.