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Saint Louis, MO 63103-2097
p. 314-977-2222
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Saint Louis, MO 63103-2097
p. 314-977-2222
w. www.imagine.slu.edu
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
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Information Summary
Ranks 245th overall and 8th in Missouri
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
90.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$44,286 |
| Admission
Success rate |
80% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
29 / 1320 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
83% / 71% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
14,897 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Saint Louis, MO 63103-2097
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,603 (4,603 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 2,670 (1.44 people per house) |
| Families | 503 (2.57 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,398 |
| Pop. — Asian | 182 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 45 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 1,963 |
| Pop. — Other | 105 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
Ranks 130th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $28,480 | $28,480 | $28,480 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $398 | $398 | $398 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $15,210 | $15,210 | $15,210 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $360 | $360 | $360 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $845 | $845 | $845 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $44,286 | $44,286 | $44,286 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $44,286 | $44,286 | $44,286 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $35,791 | $35,791 | $35,791 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $42,140 | $42,140 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $643 | $643 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $31,600 | $31,600 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $398 | $398 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $24,760  $28,878 |
$24,760  $28,878 |
$24,760  $28,878 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,040  $1,300 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,996  $8,495 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $7,492  $5,613 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,996  $8,495 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $7,492  $5,613 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $7,492  $5,613 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $40 |
| Applicants | 9,163 (3,765 male / 5,398 female) |
| Admitted | 7,345 (3,064 male / 4,281 female) |
| Admission rate | 80% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,611 (675 male / 936 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,602 (672 male / 930 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 9 (3 male / 6 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 14,897 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Saint Louis University-Main Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Saint Louis University-Main Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 174th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 24 / 30 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 24 / 29 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 181st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 36% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 650 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 670 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1080 / 1320 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,535 |
| Meals per Week | 10 |
| Room Fee | $4,840 |
| Board Fee | $3,710 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Saint Louis University-Main Campus Ranks 836th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,782 | 380 |  25% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,092 | 357 |  23% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $11,957 | 1,431 |  94% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,457 | 872 |  57% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,449 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 168 | 166 | 334 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 231 | 746 | 977 |
Hispanic | 136 | 178 | 314 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 338 | 392 | 730 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 29 | 25 | 54 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,969 | 6,738 | 11,707 |
Race Unknown | 353 | 428 | 781 |
| Total | 6,224 | 8,673 | 14,897 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 12 | 44 | 56 |
Hispanic | 18 | 19 | 37 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 37 | 74 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 3 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 554 | 609 | 1,163 |
Race Unknown | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| Total | 657 | 748 | 1,405 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | 210 | 504 | |
| 130 | 141 | 271 | |
| 18 | 196 | 214 | |
| 86 | 69 | 155 | |
| 40 | 92 | 132 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Saint Louis University-Main Campus Ranks 457th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $72,266 ($78,688 male / $62,697 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 615 (368 male / 247 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 426 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $10,652,675 |
Local News for Saint Louis University-Main Campus
St. Louis U. testing H1N1 vaccine August 21st
Saint Louis University's Center for Vaccine Development is testing a new H1N1 flu vaccine as a part of a national clinical trial sponsored by the National Institute of Health. About 200 adults from the St. Louis area have been chosen to participate in the clinical trials to test the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.
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