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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the St. Louis, MO metro with 10,519 students and a 75% acceptance rate.

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private nonprofit · City, large · 10,519 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Atlantic 10 ConferenceEarly action Dec 1

Admission rate

75%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,317

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

26–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$24,398

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

80%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

89%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$70,783

10 years after entry

Students

10,519

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026December 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026February 1, 2027
Early decision II
A second, later early decision round. Also binding.		January 16, 2027February 1, 2027
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		April 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: slu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$22,501
$30,001–48,000$21,854
$48,001–75,000$21,880
$75,001–110,000$21,702
Over $110,000$27,466

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSaint Louis University courseCredits
Calculus BC4Mathematics MATH 1510 , MATH 15208 credits
Statistics4Mathematics STAT 11003 credits
World History: Modern4History HIST 11203 credits
European History4History HIST 11203 credits
Human Geography4Sociology SOC 11803 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3Spanish SPAN 10203 credits
Art History4Fine and Performing Arts ARTH 10103 credits
African American Studies4African American Studies AAM 20003 credits
Show all 42 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC4Mathematics MATH 1510 , MATH 15208 credits
Statistics4Mathematics STAT 11003 credits
World History: Modern4History HIST 11203 credits
European History4History HIST 11203 credits
Human Geography4Sociology SOC 11803 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3Spanish SPAN 10203 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4Spanish SPAN 20103 credits
Art History4Fine and Performing Arts ARTH 10103 credits
African American Studies4African American Studies AAM 20003 credits
Aural Skills Subscore4Music Theory MUSC 22711 credit
Calculus AB (or AB subtest of BC)4Mathematics MATH 15104 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3Chinese CHIN 10203 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4Chinese CHIN 20103 credits
Comparative Government and Politics4Political Science POLS 15003 credits
Computer Sci. A4Computer Science CSCI 13004 credits
Computer Sci. Principles4Computer Science CSCI 10103 credits
Drawing4Fine and Performing Arts ART 20003 credits
French Language and Culture3French FREN 10203 credits
French Language and Culture4French FREN 20103 credits
French Literature3French FREN 10203 credits
French Literature4French FREN 20103 credits
General Chemistry5Chemistry CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1115 , CHEM 1120 , CHEM 11258 credits
General Psychology4Psychology PSY 10103 credits
German Language and Culture3German GR 10203 credits
German Language and Culture4German GR 20103 credits
Intro, Enviro. Science4Earth Sciences EAS 10803 credits
Introduction to Sociology4Sociology SOC 11003 credits
Italian Lang. and Culture^3Italian ITAL 10203 credits
Italian Lang. and Culture^4Italian ITAL 20103 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3Japanese JAP 1ELE3 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4Japanese JAP 2ELE3 credits
Japanese Literature3Japanese JAP 1ELE3 credits
Japanese Literature4Japanese JAP 2ELE3 credits
Lang. and Comp4English ENGL 19003 credits
Latin3Latin LATN 10203 credits
Latin4Latin LATN 20103 credits
Lit. and Comp4English ENGL 20203 credits
Music Theory Subscore4Music Theory MUSC 22703 credits
Physics C5Physics PHYS 1610 , PHYS 16204 credits
Physics I4Physics PHYS 1220 & PHYS 12354 credits
Physics II4Physics PHYS 1240 & PHYS 12554 credits
Precalculus4Mathematics MATH 14003 credits
Principles of Biology4Biology BIOL 11004 credits
Research4AP Capstone AS 1ELE3 credits
Seminar4AP Capstone AS 1ELE3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3Spanish SPAN 10203 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4Spanish SPAN 20103 credits
Studio Art (2-D Design)4Fine and Performing Arts ART 21003 credits
Studio Art (3-D Design)4Fine and Performing Arts ART 21203 credits
U.S. Government and Politics4Political Science POLS 11003 credits
U.S. History4History HIST 16003 credits
Vergil^3Latin LATN 10203 credits
Vergil^4Latin LATN 20103 credits

Source: catalog.slu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse180
Exercise Science and Kinesiology94
Biology/Biological Sciences74
Psychology72
Finance68
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences57
Marketing/Marketing Management52
Neuroscience47
Show the other 71 majors
Occupational Therapy/Therapist41
Political Science and Government41
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology41
Public Health39
Computer Science34
Health/Health Care Administration/Management33
Communication31
Accounting30
Education28
International Business/Trade/Commerce28
Communication Sciences and Disorders27
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering26
Mechanical Engineering24
Business/Managerial Economics24
Management Science24
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other21
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering20
History20
Social Work18
Computer and Information Sciences18
English Language and Literature16
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies16
Organizational Leadership16
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist14
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management14
Biochemistry14
Forensic Science and Technology13
Civil Engineering12
Environmental Studies10
Electrical and Electronics Engineering10
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies9
Organizational Behavior Studies9
Project Management7
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist7
Chemistry7
Nutrition Sciences7
Fine/Studio Arts6
Sociology6
Philosophy, Other6
Philosophy6
Data Science6
Mathematics5
Securities Services Administration/Management5
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management5
Anthropology5
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator5
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician5
Bioethics/Medical Ethics4
International Relations and Affairs4
Biostatistics4
Computer Engineering4
Physics3
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology3
General Studies3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Theology/Theological Studies2
Geology/Earth Science2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist2
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry2
Management Information Systems1
Business Administration and Management1
Music1
Linguistics and Anthropology1
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology1
Legal Studies1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics1
Women's Studies1
African-American/Black Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where Saint Louis University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

St. Louis, MO-IL

2,811,927 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Nearest hub airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.5 of 20

Elevation

545 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

25°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

13.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

47 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,040 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size