University of Missouri-St Louis (UMSL)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	749
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	57%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	58%

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

University of Missouri-St Louis 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 14-to-1, UMSL emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at UMSL suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,214

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

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

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,532

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

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

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at University of Missouri-St Louis received on average $13,438 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.

$13,438

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	173	43%	$5,450	$942,911
Other Federal Grant	173	43%	$5,620	$972,264
State Grant/Scholarships	186	47%	$2,257	$419,782
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	370	93%	$10,184	$3,768,188
Total Grant & Scholarships	384	96%	$13,438	$5,160,234

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis students is 57.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.7%.

57.6%

asian 62.5% 10 students
African American 45.0% 41 students
white 61.2% 175 students
unknown 54.6% 12 students
hispanic 30.0% 6 students
International Students 80.5% 33 students
Mixed Race 38.9% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Missouri-St Louis provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Missouri-St Louis 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 - Army
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)

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