At a glance
Average net price
$24,398
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
79.5%
Admission rate
75%
Undergrad size
7,267
In-state tuition
$55,760
Out-of-state tuition
$55,760
Cost of attendance
$71,932
Median earnings (10y)
$70,783
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,317
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 87.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
28 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (27%), stem (24%), business (17%).
- STEM24%
- Health27%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts7%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services13%
- Health professions27.3%~1,985 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.1%~1,242 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~630 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~490 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering6.0%~440 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.5%~326 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Science tech4.3%~312 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.7%~267 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.4%~249 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation2.6%~186 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~177 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.9%~140 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.8%~127 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.3%~91 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.1%~81 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.0%~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 409 | $59,262 | $25,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 369 | — | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 346 | $57,093 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 216 | — | $26,316 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 210 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 184 | $19,366 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 170 | $83,242 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | 163 | $68,121 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 162 | $53,594 | $21,268 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 157 | $27,307 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 143 | $81,720 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 132 | $41,115 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 124 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 119 | — | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 117 | $28,462 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 115 | $92,584 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 113 | — | $26,687 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 113 | $43,661 | $24,877 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 109 | $65,607 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 109 | $61,904 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 95 | $23,564 | $25,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 90 | $38,073 | $26,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 89 | $25,881 | $26,122 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 85 | $33,947 | $24,343 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 83 | $48,579 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 78 | $55,882 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 77 | $76,556 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $24,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 70 | $82,443 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 70 | $68,699 | $27,000 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 69 | $44,117 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 68 | $69,962 | $26,421 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 68 | — | $26,820 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 67 | $49,642 | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | $24,000 |
| Food Science and Technology. | Undergraduate certificate | 66 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 63 | $68,904 | $25,665 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 63 | $48,758 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 61 | $33,806 | $23,694 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 60 | $34,985 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a large institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,267 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Saint Louis University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,398 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $55,760 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $71,932 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 79.5%, a strong completion outcome. 87.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $70,783 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Saint Louis University confers degrees and certificates across 28 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (27% of credentials), stem (24% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Saint Louis University accepts 75% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,317. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Saint Louis, Missouri (city), Saint Louis University draws students from across Missouri and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Saint Louis University
Q.How much does Saint Louis University cost?
The average net price at Saint Louis University is $24,398 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $71,932.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Saint Louis University?
Saint Louis University has a 6-year graduation rate of 79.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Saint Louis University?
Saint Louis University admits 75% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Saint Louis University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Saint Louis University graduate earns $70,783 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Saint Louis University?
Published tuition is $55,760 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Saint Louis University located?
Saint Louis University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri (ZIP 63103).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Saint Louis University at their official website.