Saint Louis University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Saint Louis, MO

$46,400

Avg tuition

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About Saint Louis University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Saint Louis University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Saint Louis, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,723, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The university offers 89 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 79%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,400.

Rankings

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#1 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Missouri
#2 Ranked in Best Occupational Therapy Programs of 2022
#5 Ranked in Best Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis Programs
#6 Ranked in Best Master's in Dietetics Programs of 2022
#9 Ranked in Best Dietetics Programs
#10 Ranked in Best Online Organizational Leadership Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

56% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

79% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1370

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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12k

Students enrolled

74%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

65%

Asian

11%

Black

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Two or more races

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$12,920
On-campus other expenses	$3,648
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,920
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,648
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,648

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$64,168	$64,168
Off-campus without family	$64,168	$64,168
Off-campus with family	$51,248	$51,248

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
	African-American/Black Studies
	Women's Studies
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Neuroscience
	Biochemistry
	Bioinformatics
	Biostatistics
	Pharmacology
	Microbiology and Immunology
	Anatomy
	Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Finance, General
	International Marketing
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Project Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Information Systems, General
	Management Science, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
	Informatics
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
7	Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Education, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
8	Engineering
	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Computer Engineering, General
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Engineering Physics
	Mechanical Engineering
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	French Language and Literature
	Russian Language and Literature
	German Language and Literature
	Italian Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
	Medicine (MD)
	Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
	Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
	Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Physician Assistant
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Communication Disorders, General
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Medical Informatics
	Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
	Bioethics/Medical Ethics
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nursing Practice
	Advanced General Dentistry (Cert., MS, PhD
12	History
	History, General
13	Legal Professions And Studies
	Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M., M.C.L.)
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Legal Studies, General
14	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
15	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
	Nutrition Sciences
	Systems Science and Theory
17	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
18	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
20	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Geophysics and Seismology
21	Psychology
	Clinical Psychology
	Industrial and Organizational Psychology
	Applied Behavior Analysis
	Experimental Psychology
	Psychology, General
22	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Policy Analysis
	Public Administration
23	Security And Protective Services
	Forensic Science and Technology
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
	Securities Services Administration/Management
24	Social Sciences
	Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
	Anthropology
	Criminology
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	Cartography
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
25	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Theology/Theological Studies
26	Transportation And Materials Moving
	Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
	Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
27	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music, General

Saint Louis University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Saint Louis University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards