About Saint Louis University (SLU)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
14,438
Website
www.slu.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. Saint Louis University has been ranked at the 161st position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
58%
SAT Range
1180 - 1370
ACT Range
25 - 31
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The admission to Saint Louis University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1170-1380 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Saint Louis University, must score 27 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 25 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at One North Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103-2097, or call (314) 977-2222.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$31,460
Average Annual Cost
$43,160
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$724
Room And Board
$12,290
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,644
Total One Year Cost
$61,018
Before applying to SLU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $62,868 per year. The average annual tuition cost ($45,424), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($12,600), and budget for other expenses ($3,644) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
90%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$3,627
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
365 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
221 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
98 Graduates
Biology, General
79 Graduates
Psychology, General
76 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
71 Graduates
Public Health
68 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
58 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
50 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
46 Graduates
Education, General
43 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
42 Graduates
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...
38 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
36 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
35 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
32 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
31 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
30 Graduates
Social Work
30 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
27 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
26 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
25 Graduates
Political Science and Government
25 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
24 Graduates
Air Transportation
23 Graduates
Computer Science
23 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
19 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
19 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
18 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
18 Graduates
Civil Engineering
16 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
15 Graduates
Computer Engineering
14 Graduates
Mathematics
14 Graduates
Chemistry
13 Graduates
History
13 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
12 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
12 Graduates
Homeland Security
12 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
11 Graduates
Anthropology
10 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
10 Graduates
Sociology
9 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
8 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
7 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
7 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
5 Graduates
Philosophy
5 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
4 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
4 Graduates
Area Studies
3 Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...
3 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
3 Graduates
Physics
3 Graduates
Classical and Ancient Studies
2 Graduates
Engineering Physics
1 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
9,782
Socio-Economic Diversity
12%
Part-time
34%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$72,170 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 92% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
92%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$7,434/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,870/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,870/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Billiken
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
149
Total Female Athletes
178
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
48
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $12,600 per year. The average meal plan at SLU costs around $4,870 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 40% male and 60% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$56,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$220 - 376
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$25,103
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,384
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,562
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,573
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$36,020
$30K - $48K
$35,659
$48K - $75K
$33,641
$75K - $110K
$29,398
> $110K
$23,291
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,604,581
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$53,617,490
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SLU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,906, whereas the financial aid is $27,530. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,636 and institutional aid worth $27,530. At SLU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $1,604,581 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $53,617,490.
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