Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Large city

AskSchool #187 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
75.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$24,398
Sticker price $71,932
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$70,783
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
75.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
15,377
Admitted (fall 2023)
12,527
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,775
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
85%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
77%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–700
SAT math, middle 50%
600–710
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
16% / 35%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
required
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,501
Family income $30–48k$21,854
Family income $48–75k$21,880
Family income $75–110k$21,702
Family income $110k+$27,466
Full sticker price (per year)
$71,932
Tuition & fees – in-state
$55,760
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$55,760
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with federal loans
30%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$54,826
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$70,783

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
7,267
Graduate students
6,646
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
59%
Students receiving Pell grants
17%
Full-time faculty
63%

Undergraduate diversity

White53%
Asian14%
Black11%
Hispanic9.0%
Two or more5.4%
International4.9%
Unknown1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions26%
Business & Marketing18%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences8.9%
Engineering6.9%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness6.0%
Psychology5.7%
Computer & Information Sciences4.1%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement3.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Fred Pestello
Main phone
(314) 977-2500
Address
One North Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63103-2097

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.