Saint Louis University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #446 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #165 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #142 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #2 of 16 | In St. Louis |
| #90 of 1,049 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 165 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 10,519
- Graduates
- 6,683
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.slu.edu
Saint Louis University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Louis University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 77% | 85% |
| Applicants | 15,377 | 6,675 | 8,684 |
| Admissions | 12,527 | 5,147 | 7,373 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,769 | 671 | 1,096 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 1 | 5 |
3,268 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,146 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
291 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Louis University are 1210-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
619 or 35%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Louis University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9192 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 3165 (18%) |
| Asian | 1572 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 1197 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 1063 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 672 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 314 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Louis University is $30,911 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,869 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,738 |
| $48-75K | $22,950 |
| $75-110K | $26,695 |
| $110K+ | $33,177 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,260 | $23,580 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,260 | $23,580 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,260 | $23,580 |
| Fee in-district | $984 | $914 |
| Fee in-state | $984 | $914 |
| Fee out-of-state | $984 | $914 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,188 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,460 |
| Room charge | $8,803 |
| Meal charge | $5,657 |
Saint Louis University majors
Saint Louis University has granted 1,765 bachelor's degrees across 78 programs, 1,011 master's across 66 programs, and 634 doctorate degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Louis University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 220 | 88 | 8 |
| Law | 183 | ||
| Medicine | 180 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 96 | 8 | 9 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 56 | 52 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 102 | ||
| Social Work | 29 | 65 | 3 |
| Public Health, General | 52 | 41 | |
| Psychology, General | 91 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 84 | ||
| Computer Science | 33 | 47 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 34 | 38 | |
| Finance, General | 72 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 69 | |
| Neuroscience | 66 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 64 | 1 | |
| Management Science | 10 | 53 | |
| Accounting | 35 | 21 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 55 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 51 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 42 | 4 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 19 | 26 | |
| Physician Assistant | 45 | ||
| Communication, General | 37 | 7 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 40 | 3 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 30 | 13 | |
| Education, General | 22 | 20 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 15 | 26 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 | 26 | |
| Epidemiology | 34 | 4 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 36 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 27 | 6 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 30 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 28 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | 5 | 7 |
| Engineering, General | 23 | 2 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | 10 | |
| Advanced General Dentistry | 23 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 21 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 21 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 19 | ||
| Informatics | 18 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 16 | ||
| History, General | 11 | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Biostatistics | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Clinical Psychology | 7 | 8 | |
| Environmental Studies | 15 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | 8 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 14 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 13 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 13 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 13 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 12 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 7 | 2 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 9 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2 | 7 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 6 | 3 | |
| Project Management | 4 | 5 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 8 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 6 | 2 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 8 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 8 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 8 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 6 | |
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 7 | ||
| Data Science, General | 7 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 2 | 5 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | 1 | |
| Bioinformatics | 6 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | 4 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 4 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | ||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 4 | ||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 2 | 2 | |
| Anatomy | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 2 | 1 | |
| Pharmacology | 3 | ||
| Religious Education | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Strategic Intelligence | 3 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 2 | ||
| Medical Family Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| International Marketing | 1 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Pathology & Experimental Pathology | 1 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,765 | 1,011 | 634 |
Saint Louis University has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 75% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Louis University is a world-class research university with 43,929 scientific papers published and 1,439,016 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Computer Science, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 453 | 6379 |
| 1993 | 483 | 6525 |
| 1994 | 554 | 6766 |
| 1995 | 591 | 7831 |
| 1996 | 615 | 8421 |
| 1997 | 587 | 9752 |
| 1998 | 706 | 11680 |
| 1999 | 685 | 13090 |
| 2000 | 700 | 15243 |
| 2001 | 740 | 16034 |
| 2002 | 708 | 18372 |
| 2003 | 758 | 20632 |
| 2004 | 859 | 22462 |
| 2005 | 852 | 24769 |
| 2006 | 864 | 27917 |
| 2007 | 956 | 30844 |
| 2008 | 1057 | 33797 |
| 2009 | 1024 | 38341 |
| 2010 | 1072 | 41682 |
| 2011 | 1164 | 44876 |
| 2012 | 1197 | 48273 |
| 2013 | 1376 | 51471 |
| 2014 | 1390 | 54645 |
| 2015 | 1454 | 56527 |
| 2016 | 1657 | 57871 |
| 2017 | 1777 | 60605 |
| 2018 | 1693 | 65102 |
| 2019 | 1699 | 72954 |
| 2020 | 1940 | 89360 |
| 2021 | 1854 | 98694 |
| 2022 | 1771 | 96437 |
| 2023 | 1842 | 95983 |
| 2024 | 1676 | 93353 |
Saint Louis University alumni
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James Gunn
- Occupations
- film directorcinematographerwriterfilm screenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
James Francis Gunn Jr. is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1996). He then began working as a director, starting with the horror-comedy film Slither (2006), and moving to the superhero genre with Super (2010), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
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Robert Guillaume
- Occupations
- postal workertelevision actoractorvideographervoice actor
- Biography
-
Robert Guillaume was an American actor and singer. He played Benson DuBois in the ABC television series Soap and its spin-off, Benson. He also voiced the mandrill Rafiki in The Lion King, and played Isaac Jaffe in Aaron Sorkin's dramedy Sports Night.
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Gene Kranz
- Occupations
- military officermilitary flight engineer
- Biography
-
Eugene Francis Kranz is an American aerospace engineer who served as NASA's second Chief Flight Director, directing missions of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, including the first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11. He directed the successful efforts by the Mission Control team to save the crew of Apollo 13, and was portrayed in the 1995 film of the same name by actor Ed Harris. He characteristically wore a close-cut flattop hairstyle and the dapper "mission" vests (waistcoats) of different styles and materials made by his wife, Marta Kranz, for his Flight Director missions.
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Kristin Bauer van Straten
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Kristin Bauer van Straten is an American film and television actress, notable for her roles as vampire Pamela Swynford De Beaufort on the HBO television series True Blood, Jerry's girlfriend Gillian ("man hands") on Seinfeld, and as Maleficent in the ABC series Once Upon a Time.
General info
| Alternative names | SLU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1818 |
| Motto | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam For the greater glory of God |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,959 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | One North Grand Blvd Saint Louis, Missouri, 63103-2097 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 302,000 |
| Phone | 3149772222 |