About Saint Louis University

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University. is a Private college. Located in Missouri, which is a city setting in Missouri, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 11,779 full time undergraduate students, and 4,812 full time graduate students.

The Saint Louis University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 739 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Saint Louis University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate64%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range1110-1330
ACT Range25-31

Admissions at SLU are considered Selective, with ,72% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

91% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 70% were in the top quarter, and 40% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Saint Louis University.

2%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
1%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
63%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
5%
“I”m always terrified”
18%
“I only go out in groups”
48%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
29%
“I feel extremely safe”
40%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
49%
“We bought the gear”
11%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
30%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
39%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
51%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
14%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
59%
“We only party on weekends”
23%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
12%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
16%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
2%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
1%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
63%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
5%
“I”m always terrified”
18%
“I only go out in groups”
48%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
29%
“I feel extremely safe”
40%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
49%
“We bought the gear”
11%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
30%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
39%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
51%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
14%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
59%
“We only party on weekends”
23%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
12%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
16%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    163 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    125 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    173 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    173 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    174 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    174 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    174 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    174 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

Saint Louis University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Saint Louis University?

52 Students rated Saint Louis University

Aly - 10/06/2024

Saint Louis University is a great place to find people with similar interests. The campus is very diverse in terms of political views as well as interests and backgrounds, so it's not difficult to find someone like you! SLU is more academically focused than sports-oreinted.

Anya - 09/30/2024

Slu is a very welcoming university, off the bat of arriving on campus I was greeted with such joy and happiness. It’s been very easy to make friends as freshmen everyone is so nice and open about meeting new people, even the professor's. Classes are manageable and Im so greatful for slu being considerate of your mental health balancing the school and personal life.

Lillian - 04/30/2024

As a visitor ( will be attending this school in the fall ) I would say Saint Louis University is a pretty good college! The campus itself is pretty safe, you only really have to worry when venturing outside of it in the city. The culture/environment is nice and welcoming.

Alexander - 12/17/2023

I love the school. It provides me with everything that I need, and it helps me to get acquainted with the city. There are so many places to visit once you leave campus, and because it's in the middle of the city, you can walk to many of these places. You don't need transportation if you go to SLU because you have the metro, and many of the places you want to go to are within walking distance. It also has many direct programs when it comes to medicine, and let me tell you, you want to get into a direct program. It will make your future easier. SLU also has one of the best graduate programs for nurses, and you can only really get into it if you attend SLU for your undergrad.

Saint Louis University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Saint Louis University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Saint Louis University is 64%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to call the university and see if they still offer the major you're interested in. I couldn't get into the university of my choice because I wasn't a top ten percent student. However, they offered me a program where I attend a sister university for my freshman year and take thirty hours. I met the requirements and transfered to The University of Texas at Austin, only to find out that they discontinued zoology as a major. I feel like I worked so hard just to get into a school that doesn't teach what I want to learn. I plan to finish my basics here, but I plan on transferring again to another university. I'm a simple person who doesn't like change, but here I am - switching schools every year. Whenever I get situated in a new location, make some new friends, and get used to my surroundings, I end up leaving and starting over again. If I knew that the university didn't have my major, I would have never applied to it and I would've been much better off. This advice alone would impact my life profoundly.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are all working adults and we all want to succeed in life. We have experienced the highs and lows of life and now at a point in life were we want to focus on success.

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  4. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    smaller school in a big city, always something to do. most frequent complaints are about the lack of financial aid and the fact that father biondi doesn't address student needs at all. faculty is excellent

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Saint Louis Unviersity is an amazing campus with even more amazing and diverse students and professors.

    Read all 43 answers

  6. What's unique about your campus?

    the beauty of the campus

    Read all 41 answers

  7. What are the academics like at your school?

    I'm an occupational therapy student and am completely in love w/ my major. The teachers are amazing and all know my name. The requirements are rigorous but not impossible. I know that my degree will actually mean something when I graduate from slu.

    Read all 41 answers

  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who values friendliness and is not too competitive. Someone who is not a big football fan. If you are smart and want to relax in undergrad, but still get a respected degree, this is the place.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known all the facilities available and had ulilized them when needed.

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  10. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Greek life is not a necessity.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The head of the program. Her name is Dr. Zeigler. She knows the industry of court reporting and is a leader. She nurtures and supports her students like few I have had the pleasure of meeting.

    Read all 37 answers

  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The Jesuit teachings of challenging the status quo. The focus on a warm learning environment for students to study in or socialize. At SLU, there is an emphasis on forming the whole person to be able to be productive and responsible members of society after leaving with a notable education.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Saint Louis University is a great school with so many great opportunities. It is a wonderful place for any person to come to learn and discover themselves. I would not exclude an type of person from coming here for a great education; it is an incredible place to learn and find new interests to endulge in.

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  14. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    for the most part, yes

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    That they are well-off, well rounded people from the midwest.

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  16. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Not very responsive to commuter or non-traditional student needs

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  17. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My university is best known for it's wonderful Internation Business program, along with it's great study abroad program.

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  18. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Having a social life is difficult sometimes. There are only parties in apartments and you need to know people having the party to get in to it. However, they are a lot of frat praties. The party though are off-campus. There never seems to be must entertainment on campus.

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Most students are upper middle class Catholics, predominantly from Chicago, Ohio, St. Louis. It is accurate.

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  20. Tell us about the sports scene on campus.

    Soccer and basketball are huge here. We don't have a footbal team, so those are the two big things.

    Read all 1 answers

  21. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    Depends on what you are looking for. I go to Pius library a lot, which is open 24/5. The only days it closes are Friday and Saturday nights. I am a big fan of working in the Business school, because I like the background noise and breakout rooms. I go to the law library when I need to get a lot of homework done, and when I am on the medical center, I go to the med school library or our new education union student lounge. If I want to spice things up, a coffee shop called cafe Ventana is really close to my residence hall, and they serve the best chai tea lattes I've ever had.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

11,779

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,812

Total Grad Students

61%

Out-Of-State

33%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

120

Student Organizations

9

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

22%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending Saint Louis University receive some sort of financial aid. 19% were awarded federal grants. While 52% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$40,726

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$10,640

Room and Board

52,566

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$21,970
$30 - $48K
$23,085
$48 - $75K
$25,110
$75 - $110K
$28,875
$110K & UP
$33,849

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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