At a glance
Average net price
$15,071
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
56.6%
Admission rate
63%
Undergrad size
5,024
In-state tuition
$14,112
Out-of-state tuition
$35,112
Cost of attendance
$31,199
Median earnings (10y)
$53,037
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,199
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 73.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (33%), business (22%), stem (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health9%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences33%
- Trades & services1%
- Business22.5%~1,129 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.1%~509 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences9.9%~496 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science8.9%~448 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~434 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education8.4%~420 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~282 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~234 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.6%~182 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.4%~169 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~152 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.7%~138 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.3%~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.6%~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 608 | $42,968 | $21,538 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 339 | $56,247 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 285 | $42,783 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 259 | $83,539 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 256 | $30,033 | $22,977 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 238 | $32,631 | $23,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 159 | $46,496 | $21,300 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 153 | $34,470 | $22,801 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 151 | $34,686 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 131 | $34,025 | $35,750 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 126 | $64,659 | $24,736 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 123 | $39,875 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 121 | $32,213 | $21,326 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 121 | $33,912 | $31,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 119 | $40,063 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 113 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | 106 | $64,601 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | — |
| Optometry. | First professional | 81 | $88,537 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 69 | $63,661 | $32,274 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 62 | $29,599 | $33,449 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 61 | $33,777 | $28,837 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Graduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 58 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 57 | $29,810 | $19,625 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 50 | $31,722 | $25,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 47 | $58,377 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 46 | $42,918 | $27,316 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 45 | $38,844 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 43 | $28,788 | $28,738 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 41 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 39 | $69,288 | $27,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Graduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 33 | $59,713 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 31 | $43,494 | — |
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 University of Missouri-St Louis
University of Missouri-St Louis is a large institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,024 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Psychology, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Missouri-St Louis — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,071 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $14,112 for in-state students and $35,112 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $31,199 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 56.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.6% 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 $53,037 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Missouri-St Louis confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Psychology, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (33% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), stem (20% 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
University of Missouri-St Louis accepts 63% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,199. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Saint Louis, Missouri (suburb), University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis
Q.How much does University of Missouri-St Louis cost?
The average net price at University of Missouri-St Louis is $15,071 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $31,199.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis?
University of Missouri-St Louis has a 6-year graduation rate of 56.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-St Louis?
University of Missouri-St Louis admits 63% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Missouri-St Louis graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Missouri-St Louis graduate earns $53,037 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Missouri-St Louis?
Published tuition is $14,112 in-state and $35,112 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Missouri-St Louis located?
University of Missouri-St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri (ZIP 63121).
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 University of Missouri-St Louis at their official website.