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Saint Louis University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 4,083
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, SLU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Saint Louis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, SLU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

SLU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,824

Cost of attendance at Saint Louis University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,824

Cost of attendance at Saint Louis University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Saint Louis University received on average $34,202 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,202
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 293 19% $4,909 $1,438,225
Other Federal Grant 423 27% $5,624 $2,378,990
State Grant/Scholarships 287 19% $2,213 $635,134
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,512 98% $32,209 $48,699,627
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,512 98% $34,202 $51,713,751

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Louis University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Louis University students is 80.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.4%.

80.0%

  • asian 82.6% 175 students
  • African American 62.8% 32 students
  • white 80.8% 924 students
  • unknown 70.6% 12 students
  • hispanic 74.2% 72 students
  • International Students 83.3% 50 students
  • Mixed Race 76.2% 32 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
  • Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Louis University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Louis University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)