Saint Louis University
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
A private Jesuit institution established in 1818, St. Louis University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 80 graduate programs to 13,000 students. Undergraduate programs at SLU include law and health degrees that prepare degree-seekers for graduate school. The school also offers delivers study abroad programs in more than a dozen countries. The Honors Program at SLU includes exclusive seminar and capstone courses, as well as coursework in ethics, theology, and philosophy. Additionally, all Honors Program learners qualify for fellowships and scholarships not open to other SLU students. Prospective undergraduates should have either a high school diploma or GED scores. SLU charges the same tuition rate to all students regardless of residency. Automatic merit-based scholarships award up to $23,000 per year, and incoming degree-seekers may qualify for other competitive merit scholarships.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
72% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
88% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
75% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
5k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
68%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | Education | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 11 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 12 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 18 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 19 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 20 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 21 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 22 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 23 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 24 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |