Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri 63103-2097
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Saint Louis University is a private institution in Saint Louis with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1326, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.3K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,783 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,075.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Its first location was in a private residence near the Mississippi River in an area now occupied by Gateway Arch National Park within the Archdiocese of St.
- •In 1827 Bishop Dubourg placed Saint Louis College in the care of the Society of Jesus.
- •According to William Faherty, the first Jesuit president of St.
- •Louis College, Peter Verhaegen, was a key leader in building Catholicism in the West from his arrival 1823 to his death in 1853.
- •He kept frontier needs in mind while designing the curriculum, intensified the school's Catholic life, established a medical department, and moved the school to a bigger campus.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1326
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
68.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (208)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
56
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + large city premium