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Saint Louis University

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Saint Louis, MO

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Located in Saint Louis, MO, Saint Louis University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 7,267 undergraduates. Saint Louis University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 75%. Among reported majors, Mechanical Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $99,331/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate75%
SAT range1200–1410
ACT range25–31
Undergrads7,267
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 3, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$71,932
4-year grad rate80%
Median earnings, 10yr out$70,783

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans30%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$65,517/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$93,647/yr
International Business$92,270/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$91,483/yr
Accounting and Related Services$90,963/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$86,238/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$80,588/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$76,354/yr
Marketing$72,251/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$70,895/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$57,787/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$91,081/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$90,660/yr
Education
Education, General$42,112/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$99,331/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$86,844/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$50,769/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$56,943/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,525/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$77,671/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$70,351/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$70,202/yr
Public Health$63,652/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$63,475/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$58,604/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$61,099/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$77,066/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$58,862/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$56,306/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$67,287/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$55,964/yr
Transportation and Materials Moving
Air Transportation$83,903/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,188
Typical room charge$8,455
Typical board charge$5,454

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Saint Louis University's acceptance rate?

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO admits approximately 75% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Saint Louis University?

Admitted students at Saint Louis University typically score between 1200–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Saint Louis University?

Admitted students at Saint Louis University typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Saint Louis University cost?

Saint Louis University's total cost of attendance is reported at $71,932 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Saint Louis University?

Saint Louis University's earliest deadline is Nov 3, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Saint Louis University require students to live on campus?

No -- Saint Louis University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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