Saint Louis University
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$46,400
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About Saint Louis University
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.
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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.
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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
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 awards90% 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1370
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards12k
Students enrolled
74%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
65%
Asian
11%
Black
7%
Hispanic
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
38
Total Online Enrollment
8,990
Percent of Programs Online
85% On-campus
15% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 50% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 10% online
Graduate Certificate 35% online
Master's 10% online
Doctorate 10% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $46,400 | $46,400 |
| Graduate | $21,420 | $21,420 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| 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 Undergraduate Cost
| 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 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
40%
State Grant Aid
16%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$47k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
- Basketball
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