This site uses various technologies, as described in our Privacy Policy, for personalization, measuring website use/performance, and targeted advertising, which may include storing and sharing information about your site visit with third parties. By continuing to use this website you consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
I understand
Menu Account
Call Cart
 

Saint Louis University (SLU)

Black Pinpoint Office of Admissions, DuBourg Hall One N. Grand Boulevard | Saint Louis, MO | 63103

Website Icon Visit Website

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

Best Value Colleges
Best Midwest
The Best 391 Colleges
View More Rankings
Top Midwest Entrepreneurship: Ugrad
#9
Top 50 Entrepreneurship: Ugrad
#32

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Applicants Icon
Applicants
15,525
Acceptance Icon
Acceptance Rate
75%
GPA Icon
Average HS GPA
3.80

Deadlines

Early Decision
November 1
Early Decision II
January 13
Early Action
December 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Calendar Icon
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 680

SAT Math

Calendar Icon
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 700

SAT Composite Scores

Calendar Icon
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1130 - 1240

ACT Composite Scores

Calendar Icon
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 31

What would you score on the digital SAT today?

Take an SAT Practice Test

Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

Admission Factors Icon
Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
88/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Students Also View These Schools

Boston College
Boston University
Brown University
Clemson University
Cornell University
Creighton University
Loyola University Chicago
Marquette University
Maryville University
Northwestern University
Notre Dame College
Rockhurst University
Truman State University
University of Dayton
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Missouri
University of Notre Dame
Vanderbilt University
Washington University in St. Louis
Xavier University (OH)
See More Arrow Down

05. Academics

Student Faculty Icon
Student : Faculty
9 : 1
Acceptance Icon
Total Faculty
1,164
Terminal Degree Icon
Terminal Degree
1,164

Faculty

Women
630
Men
534
Minority
214
International
80

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Professors
interesting rating
88/99
Professors
accesible rating
91/99
Academic rating
83/99

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
73%
Graduate in 5 years
79%
Graduate in 6 years
80%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Notable Faculty

Eleonore Stump, Ph.D.

Robert J. Henle Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy

Thomas Shippey, Ph.D.

Walter J. Ong, S.J., Chair of Humanities, English

Robert Belshe, M.D.

Professor, Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases

Prominent Alumni

Fernando Abilleira

Deputy mission manager for Mars 2020 at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Mike Isaacson

Tony Award-winning Broadway producer

Marianne Muellerleile

Actress

James Gunn

Screenwriter and Director of Guardians of the Galaxy and other films

Gene Kranz

Former NASA Flight Director, instrumental in safely returning Apollo 13

Brian McBride

Former professional soccer player and current general manager of the U.S. men's national team

Garry Wills

Author, columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner

06. Student Body

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

53% are out
of state47% are
in-state

Students

65% are
full time35% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
10,436

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.11%
Asian
14.50%
Black
11.13%
Hispanic
8.96%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.10%
White
53.46%
Two or more races
5.37%
Unknown
1.43%
International
4.94%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
https://www.slu.edu/wellbeing/index.php

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported
Other trainings description:
Jed

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60/99
Quality of life rating
85/99
Undergraduates living on campus
52%
First-Year students living on campus
81%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

St. Francis Xavier Church

Busch Student Center

Pius XII Memorial Library and Academic Technology Commons

Grand Hall Dining Center

Chaifetz Arena

Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, Center for Global Citizenship, Simon Recreation Center and two new state of the art residence halls: Grand Hall and Spring Hall

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Prospect Yards Entertainment and Shopping District

City Foundry STL

Forest Park

Midtown Arts District

IKEA

https://www.stlmrc.com/blank-5 Chouteau Greenway Trail Project Iron Hill Project Steelcote Square Project Prospect Yards

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Andrea Hitsman
Director, Visit Admission Events
Location Icon
Office of Admission One N Grand Blvd. DuBourg Hall St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone icon
314-977-2420

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday and select Saturdays

Calendar icon
8:30am-5pm (M-F) Call for hours (select Saturdays)
Phone icon
314-977-2420

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Monday - Friday

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

St. Louis International Airport is 13 miles from campus. The nearest MetroLink train station is the Grand Station, located between Saint Louis University's north campus and the SLU Medical Center on Grand Boulevard. Find your best route to and from SLU and plan your trip by visiting Metro's online Trip Finder or by downloading the Metro on the Go app. All students living in University housing are automatically enrolled in the SLU U-Pass program, which can be used to ride MetroBus and MetroLink, at no charge. You will need to have both your U-Pass card and your SLU ID any time the pass is used. The MetroLink will take you directly to the airport. Visit www.metrostlouis.org for information, routes and schedules. Ground transportation to the airport is also available at a discounted rate for students living in on-campus residence halls with Go Best Express. Call 314-222-5300 or 877-785-4682 for rates and schedules. Taxis in St. Louis cost about $2 for the first 1/10 mile, then $2 for each additional mile. Rates are for one person; there is usually a charge for extra passengers. Be sure to request information for specific charges when you call. RideFinders provides a free ride matching service to help commuters carpool to work. Register online to find a match or add members to your already existing carpool. RideFinders also offers a guaranteed ride home program for registered carpool members Vouchers are available at the Parking and Card Services office in DuBourg Hall, Room 33.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From the northeast, take I-55/70 S. across the Poplar Street Bridge to I-64 W. Follow to the Grand Blvd. exit. Make a right on Grand Blvd. and proceed one block to campus. From the northwest, take I-70 E. to I-170 S. Proceed to I-64 E. and continue to the Grand Blvd. exit. Make a right on Grand Blvd. and follow one block to campus. From the South, take I-55 N. to I-44 W. Follow to the Grand Blvd. exit. Make a left at the stop sign and then a right on Grand Blvd. Follow two miles to campus. From the southwest, take I-44 E. to the Grand Blvd. exit. Make a left on Grand Blvd. and follow for two miles to campus.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Aloft St. Louis - Cortex 4245 Duncan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 314-639-0050 Element 3763 Forest Park Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103 314-639-0060 See full list at https://www.slu.edu/admission/visit/accommodations.php


10. Sports & Athletics

Icon

Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Billikens)

Icon
Basketball
Icon
Cross Country
Icon
Diving
Icon
Soccer
Icon
Swimming
Icon
Tennis
Icon
Track Field Indoor
Icon
Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Billikens)

Icon
Basketball
Icon
Cross Country
Icon
Diving
Icon
Soccer
Icon
Softball
Icon
Swimming
Icon
Tennis
Icon
Track Field Indoor
Icon
Track Field Outdoor
Icon
Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Campus Housing Options

Icon
Apartment Single
Icon
Disabled Student
Icon
Dorms Coed
Icon
Frat Sorority
Icon
International Student
Icon
Other
Icon
Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

12. Student Services

Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Washington University in St. Louis
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:

Visit Page
Warning Icon

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
Checkmark icon
Fee for Network Use
X Mark icon
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Checkmark icon
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
X Mark icon
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Checkmark icon
Description https://www.slu.edu/its/downloads-and-discounts/index.php

13. Financial Aid

Financial Aid Rating

90/99

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$43,468
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$38,808
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,326
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
57%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$32,193
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Scholarships and Grants Available

01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Federal Pell
04 - Federal SEOG
05 - Private Scholarships
06 - State Scholarships/Grants

Loans Available

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
73%
Graduate in 5 years
79%
Graduate in 6 years
80%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

ROI & Outcomes Information from PayScale

Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$67,500
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$113,400
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$70,900
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$126,100
Percent High Job Meaning
56%
Percent STEM
16%
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
88/99

15. Majors

Down Arrow Icon

01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
  • Food Science and Technology, Other.
Down Arrow Icon

02 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • African-American/Black Studies.
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization.
  • Women's Studies.
Down Arrow Icon

03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biostatistics.
  • Neuroscience.
Down Arrow Icon

04 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Science.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Organizational Behavior Studies.
  • Organizational Leadership.
  • Project Management.
Down Arrow Icon

05 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication, General.
  • International and Intercultural Communication.
Down Arrow Icon

06 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
Down Arrow Icon

07 EDUCATION.
  • Education, General.
Down Arrow Icon

08 ENGINEERING.
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering.
Down Arrow Icon

09 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
Down Arrow Icon

10 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • Russian Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
Down Arrow Icon

11 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician.
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
  • Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
  • Public Health, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Down Arrow Icon

12 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
Down Arrow Icon

13 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
  • Securities Services Administration/Management.
Down Arrow Icon

14 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Down Arrow Icon

15 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
Down Arrow Icon

16 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
  • Nutrition Sciences.
Down Arrow Icon

17 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Studies.
Down Arrow Icon

18 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Down Arrow Icon

19 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy, Other.
  • Philosophy.
Down Arrow Icon

20 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
Down Arrow Icon

21 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
Down Arrow Icon

22 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
Down Arrow Icon

23 SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician.
Down Arrow Icon

24 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
Down Arrow Icon

25 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
Down Arrow Icon

26 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
Down Arrow Icon

27 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music, General.

Princeton Review Advice & Resources

11 Surprising Facts About College Admission | The Princeton Review
Read More
How To Compare Colleges and Find Your Target Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Find Your Best Fit College | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ACT Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ACT vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
Read More
Take a Free SAT Practice Test
Read More
Find Colleges Looking for Students Like You
Read More

60 Questions To Ask on Your College Tour | The Princeton Review

Read More

College Campus Safety | The Princeton Review | The Princeton Review

Read More

Top 10 College Majors | The Princeton Review

Read More

Top 12 Questions to Ask Your College Counselor | The Princeton Review

Read More

14 Summer Activities to Boost Your College Application | The Princeton Review

Read More

National Merit Scholarships and the PSAT | The Princeton Review

Read More

Scholarships for SAT and ACT Scores | Prep | The Princeton Review

Read More

4 Reasons to Take BOTH the SAT and ACT | The Princeton Review

Read More

How to Pay for College Resource Center

Read More

Enrollment Advisor

FAQ


Hours

Mon-Fri 9AM-10PM ET

Sat-Sun 9AM-8PM ET

Student Support

FAQ


Hours

Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM ET

Sat-Sun 8:30AM-5PM ET

Partnerships

Teach or Tutor for Us

College Readiness

International

Advertising

Affiliate/Other

About

Enrollment Terms & Conditions

Accessibility

Cigna Medical
Transparency in Coverage

Register Book

Privacy Policy | CA Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information | Your Opt-Out Rights | Terms of Use | Site Map

©2025 TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University

Company X Logo