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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University says yes to 75% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $70,783 median earnings.
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Saint Louis University sits in Saint Louis proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Mechanical Engineering, where graduates median $99,331 four years out. 16.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 7,267 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 87.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1210 and 1430 — above the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Saint Louis University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Saint Louis University received 15,377 applications and admitted 12,527 (81.5%), with 1,775 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1210–1430 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Saint Louis University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 670 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 670 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Saint Louis University compares
| Saint Louis University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,760 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $70,783 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Saint Louis University: $70,783 median at year ten, versus $47,885 across Missouri institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $55,760 regardless of where you're from. At Saint Louis University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 7,267 undergrads, Saint Louis University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
79.5% of Saint Louis University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 24.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $55,760 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Saint Louis University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,331 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $93,647 |
| International Business | $92,270 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,483 |
| Computer Science | $91,081 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,963 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,660 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $86,844 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $86,238 |
| Air Transportation | $83,903 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,525 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $80,588 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $77,671 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $77,066 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,354 |
| Marketing | $72,251 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $70,895 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $70,351 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $70,202 |
| Political Science and Government | $67,287 |
| Biology, General | $65,517 |
| Public Health | $63,652 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $63,475 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $61,099 |
| Psychology, General | $58,862 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $58,604 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,787 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,943 |
| Social Work | $56,306 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $55,964 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,769 |
| Education, General | $42,112 |
Median earnings for these 32 Saint Louis University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $70,783 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 43 additional Saint Louis University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Saint Louis University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1210–1430 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Saint Louis University's acceptance rate?
81.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 12,527 admitted from 15,377 applicants.
How much does Saint Louis University cost?
At Saint Louis University, published tuition is $55,760 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Saint Louis University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Saint Louis University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $70,783 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Rockhurst University — 69.6% admitted
- Southwest Baptist University — 68.4% admitted
- Stephens College — 77.2% admitted
- Southeast Missouri State University — 73.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.