Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.84
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Saint Louis University is a private Jesuit research university in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1818 by Louis William Valentine DuBourg. It is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university maintains a campus in Madrid, Spain, and its athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Rankings
#87 (THE US)▼
National rank
Ranked #87 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #102 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #120 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #203 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #461 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$53,244▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $73,884
Room & Board: $14,570
Books & Supplies: $1,070
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $38,498
Pell Grant Recipients: 24%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$53,244▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $73,884
Room & Board: $14,570
Books & Supplies: $1,070
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $38,498
Pell Grant Recipients: 24%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.09 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1210–1430▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1210–1430
SAT ERW: 610–710
SAT Math: 600–720
ACT Composite: 26–31
- Admit Rate
- 81%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.84
- Total Enrollment
- 17,202
- Undergrad
- 10,519
- Graduate
- 6,683
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Retention Rate
- 89%
- Graduation Rate
- 80%
- Official Portal
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One North Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63103-2097
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