The campus of Saint Louis University is in St. Louis, Missouri, which is a large city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Saint Louis University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from Saint Louis University is especially impressive compared to its number of students.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Saint Louis University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Saint Louis University had 14,966 students enrolled (11,491 full-time equivalent).
The school offers students meal plans. Saint Louis University values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Louis University - Main Campus
221 N Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2097
General Phone: (314) 977-2222
Admissions Phone: (314) 977-2500
Financial Aid Phone: (314) 977-2350
http://www.imagine.slu.edu
Saint Louis University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 556 | accounting, marketing, finance, business management, international business, organizational behavior, MIS, managerial economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 258 | psychology, physical therapy, experimental psychology |
| Law | 250 | law, health tax, international law |
| Medicine | 238 | medicine, public health, health professions, orthodontology, endodontology |
| Liberal Arts | 222 | political science, English, Spanish language, history, French language, American studies, economics, international relations, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 189 | educational administration, education, higher education administration, school counseling, curriculum and instruction |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 180 | registered nursing |
| Science | 174 | biology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, physics, pharmacology, biochemistry, geophysics, anatomy, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 118 | social work, food and nutrition, public policy analysis, public administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 103 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, nuclear medical tech, clinical and medical lab science, clinical lab tech, medical lab assistant |
| Media | 98 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Engineering | 69 | aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management |
| Transportation | 63 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Religion And Philosophy | 54 | philosophy, theology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 46 | computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 45 | health care facilities management, medical records admin |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 39 | corrections |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | occupational therapy |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 8 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | aerospace engineering tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | urban planning |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Louis University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,512 | 65 |
| Master's degree | 682 | 41 |
| First-professional degree | 391 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 158 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 15 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 10 | 2 |
In 2005, Saint Louis University had a total enrollment of 14,966 students (11,491 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 40% |
| Illinois | 24% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
Saint Louis University offers campus housing for 3,415 of its 11,491 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,270 | 6,318 | 76% | 1,529 | 24% |
| Men | 3,500 | 2,705 | 77% | 664 | 25% |
| Women | 4,770 | 3,613 | 76% | 865 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 40% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (314) 977-2500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,760 |
| Room and board | $ 10,996 |
| Room charge | $ 4,490 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,710 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,492 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Louis University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 250600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (314) 977-2350
Saint Louis University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 401 | 121 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 123 | 95 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 248 | 247 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $113,613 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $78,982 | 7 | $78,997 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $77,396 | 20 | $63,992 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $51,997 | 3 | $55,188 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $81,807 | 30 | $66,613 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 142 | $95,264 | 29 | $92,541 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 114 | $66,891 | 62 | $60,489 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 76 | $52,274 | 105 | $54,563 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $47,019 | 13 | $46,429 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $46,622 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 348 | $74,358 | 209 | $61,085 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Track | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 23 | 38 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology, General
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Experimental Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Louis University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
Has hospital on campus
NCAA athletic conference member
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