Saint Louis University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #433 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #160 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #139 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #2 of 16 | In St. Louis |
| #84 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 161 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 8,745
- Graduates
- 4,729
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 69% | 71% |
| Applicants | 15,047 | 5,847 | 9,200 |
| Admissions | 10,540 | 4,010 | 6,530 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,789 | 657 | 1,132 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
2,186 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,352 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
160 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1220
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Louis University are 1220-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
474 or 26%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Louis University are 27-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| 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 | 8475 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1448 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 977 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 880 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 749 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 526 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 392 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Louis University is $30,096 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 | $21,954 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,367 |
| $48-75K | $24,051 |
| $75-110K | $26,850 |
| $110K+ | $31,569 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,100 | $21,960 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,100 | $21,960 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,100 | $21,960 |
| Fee in-district | $724 | $654 |
| Fee in-state | $724 | $654 |
| Fee out-of-state | $724 | $654 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,083 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,493 |
| Room charge | $8,249 |
| Meal charge | $5,244 |
Saint Louis University majors
Saint Louis University has granted 1,650 bachelor's degrees across 75 programs, 868 master's across 63 programs, and 571 doctorate degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Louis University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 199 | 101 | 9 | |
| Medicine | 173 | |||
| Law | 172 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 52 | 58 | 1 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 101 | |||
| Social Work | 18 | 70 | 1 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 88 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 71 | 6 | 5 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 81 | |||
| Psychology, General | 78 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | 45 | ||
| Public Health, General | 30 | 31 | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 65 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 61 | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 60 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 59 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 59 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 54 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 22 | 30 | ||
| Neuroscience | 50 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 45 | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 32 | 13 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 14 | 31 | ||
| Accounting | 28 | 16 | ||
| Engineering, General | 38 | 5 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 40 | |||
| Computer Science | 27 | 12 | ||
| Education, General | 31 | 6 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 36 | |||
| Management Science | 11 | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 8 | 1 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 29 | |||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 26 | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | 15 | ||
| Advanced General Dentistry | 22 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | 5 | 3 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 21 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | 4 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 20 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 20 | |||
| Philosophy | 9 | 5 | 5 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 18 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 18 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | 4 | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 15 | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 16 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 16 | |||
| History, General | 8 | 5 | 3 | |
| Medical Informatics | 15 | |||
| Epidemiology | 12 | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 14 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 13 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 13 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 3 | 9 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 10 | 1 | ||
| Informatics | 10 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | |||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 9 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |||
| Philosophy, Other | 8 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 7 | |||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | 3 | ||
| Project Management | 7 | |||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Bioinformatics | 6 | |||
| Biostatistics | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 6 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 4 | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 5 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | 3 | ||
| Anatomy | 3 | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 3 | ||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 4 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | |||
| Medical Family Therapy & Therapist | 4 | |||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 2 | 1 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 3 | |||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 3 | |||
| Strategic Intelligence | 3 | |||
| Women's Studies | 2 | 1 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | 1 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 2 | |||
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | |||
| Health Law | 1 | |||
| International Marketing | 1 | |||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Pharmacology | 1 | |||
| Public Administration | 1 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 20 | 1,650 | 868 | 571 |
Saint Louis University has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 76% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Louis University is a world-class research university with 32,464 scientific papers published and 930,196 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 369 | 3434 |
| 1991 | 370 | 3692 |
| 1992 | 367 | 4177 |
| 1993 | 394 | 4310 |
| 1994 | 429 | 4501 |
| 1995 | 465 | 5338 |
| 1996 | 484 | 5699 |
| 1997 | 474 | 6639 |
| 1998 | 537 | 7863 |
| 1999 | 551 | 9008 |
| 2000 | 539 | 10261 |
| 2001 | 552 | 11047 |
| 2002 | 531 | 12548 |
| 2003 | 587 | 13364 |
| 2004 | 670 | 14821 |
| 2005 | 640 | 17001 |
| 2006 | 687 | 19108 |
| 2007 | 764 | 21514 |
| 2008 | 824 | 23262 |
| 2009 | 812 | 26921 |
| 2010 | 806 | 29007 |
| 2011 | 866 | 31673 |
| 2012 | 982 | 35086 |
| 2013 | 1055 | 37681 |
| 2014 | 1097 | 40114 |
| 2015 | 1125 | 42670 |
| 2016 | 1247 | 42925 |
| 2017 | 1414 | 45840 |
| 2018 | 1291 | 45357 |
| 2019 | 1420 | 52787 |
| 2020 | 1571 | 63420 |
| 2021 | 1797 | 80877 |
| 2022 | 1451 | 77340 |
Saint Louis University alumni
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James Gunn
- Occupations
- musiciannovelistexecutive producerwritercinematographer
- Biography
-
James Francis Gunn Jr. is an American filmmaker and studio executive. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1997). 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 the forthcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery hired Gunn and Peter Safran to become co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios.
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Robert Guillaume
- Occupations
- television actorfilm producersingerpostal workermotorman
- Biography
-
Robert Guillaume was an American actor and singer, known for his role as Benson DuBois in the ABC television series Soap and its spin-off, Benson, as well as for voicing the mandrill Rafiki in The Lion King and related media thereof. In a career that spanned more than 50 years he worked extensively on stage, television and film. For his efforts he was nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, and twice won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of the character Benson DuBois, once in 1979 on Soap and in 1985 on Benson. He also won a Grammy Award in 1995 for his spoken word performance of an audiobook version of The Lion King. He is also known for his role as Eli Vance in the video game Half-Life 2.
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Gene Kranz
- Occupations
- military officerengineeraerospace engineer
- Biography
-
Eugene Francis "Gene" 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 later portrayed in the major motion picture 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
- actorfilm actorvoice actortelevision actor
- 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 | 4,813 |
| 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 |