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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a private research institution and Catholic university founded by the Jesuits. SLU operates two campuses, the main campus in St. Louis, Missouri and abroad in Madrid, Spain. Favored fields of study include business administration and management, nursing, and kinesiology and exercise science. The mascot of SLU is the Billiken, a mythical symbol of good luck.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
City
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1257
Key Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
14,581
Total Number of Undergrads
9,910
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $40,100
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $40,100
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,580
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
150
Size of Town
City: Large
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Chicago
New York
Kansas City
Washington
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
47%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,400
What Students Are Saying
3.78
Average Rating
slu is a beautiful campus in the heart of mid-town st. louis, mo.
slu offers a wide variety of courses to chose from.
the staff are all very accessible and want to see you succeed.
slu offers a wide variety of courses to chose from.
the staff are all very accessible and want to see you succeed.
Amy from Granite City, IL
overall i am really enjoying life in college. the university has equally blended the rigor of academics with love for serving the greater good of the world. i am really glad i chose to go to slu.
Sidney from Hazelwood, MO
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