Saint Louis, MO
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 2, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 19, 2027
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Confirm on Saint Louis University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Saint Louis University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Saint Louis University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 2, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 19, 2027; Regular Decision Apr 1, 2027, 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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