Saint Louis University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Saint Louis, Missouri with 7,267 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, costs an average of $29,674 a year after grants and graduates 79% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Saint Louis University acceptance rate and admissions
Saint Louis University admitted 75% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1200 to 1410
4001600
ACT composite
25 to 31
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 600 to 700, math 600 to 710). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Saint Louis University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early decision
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Early decision II
Jan 15, 2027
Early action
Dec 1, 2026
Regular decision
Jul 28, 2027
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Saint Louis University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Saint Louis University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$57,960
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$15,820
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$74,345
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$29,674
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $29,674 a year after grants and scholarships, $44,671 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Saint Louis University graduation rate, earnings and debt
79%finished within 6 years88%came back for year two20%get a Pell Grant
79% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $75,998 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $21,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Saint Louis University$75,998
Missouri median, private nonprofit 4-year$50,155
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
Saint Louis University$21,000
Missouri median$21,000
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 28% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Saint Louis University majors and what graduates earn
Saint Louis University awarded bachelor's degrees in 73 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from mechanical engineering ($99,331).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Saint Louis University
95 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Trade and career programs at Saint Louis University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Louis University?
Saint Louis University admitted 75% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Saint Louis University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $57,960. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $29,674 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Louis University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 600 to 700 in reading and writing and 600 to 710 in math, and 25 to 31 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Saint Louis University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Saint Louis University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Louis University?
79% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Saint Louis University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $75,998 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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