Saint Louis University
Faith-based college · Saint Louis, MO · 7,267 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1200–1410
ACT (middle 50%)
25–31
Average net price
$29,674
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$74,345
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Saint Louis University?
Saint Louis University accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1410 on the SAT. A score at or above 1410 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1200, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–31.
The latest federal data says Saint Louis University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Louis University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Saint Louis University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $74,345 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $29,674 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $57,960 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$57,960
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$57,960
- Room & board$15,820
- Total cost of attendance$74,345
- Average net price after grants$29,674
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Biology, Engineering, Parks, Recreation & Fitness.
Saint Louis University FAQ
- What is Saint Louis University's acceptance rate?
- 75% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Saint Louis University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1200–1410. Aim for 1410 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Saint Louis University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–31.
- Is Saint Louis University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Saint Louis University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Louis University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Saint Louis University cost?
- About $74,345 a year before aid; $29,674 on average after grants.
- What is Saint Louis University's FAFSA school code?
- 002506. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Saint Louis University receives your information.
- What is Saint Louis University's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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