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The University of Missouri–St. Louis, also known as UMSL, is one of four universities in the University of Missouri System. It was founded in 1963. In 2007, UMSL's information systems business faculty were ranked 3rd in the nation in productivity. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
University of Missouri–St. Louis’s sports teams are nicknamed the Tritons.
University Of Missouri St Louis is in a large suburb, in Saint Louis, MO. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Missouri St Louis earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to University Of Missouri St Louis in 2007-2008, 46% were accepted. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 520 and 620.
Some professors at University Of Missouri St Louis are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 15,527 students (9,650 full-time equivalent).
Many students at University Of Missouri St Louis are part-timers. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Missouri St Louis
One University Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400
General Phone: (314) 516-5000
http://www.umsl.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 780 | business, accounting, business management, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 554 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, special ed, school counseling, education, music teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 384 | English, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, creative writing, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 250 | registered nursing |
| Science | 171 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 148 | psychology, school psychology |
| Media | 144 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Family and Social Work | 140 | social work, public administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 116 | criminology |
| Medicine | 52 | optometry, gerontology |
| Engineering | 46 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 41 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 30 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies, painting, fine arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 23 | drawing, photography, printmaking |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 16 | philosophy |
| Design | 13 | graphic design |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | ophthalmic support services, cytotechnologist |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Missouri St Louis in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,016 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 729 | 30 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 64 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 62 | 10 |
| First-professional degree | 38 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 28 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Missouri St Louis had a total enrollment of 15,527 students (9,650 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 84% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
University Of Missouri St Louis offers campus housing for 1,675 of its 9,650 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,272 | 1,056 | 46% | 498 | 47% |
| Men | 898 | 415 | 46% | 195 | 47% |
| Women | 1,374 | 641 | 47% | 303 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,595 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,686 |
| Room and board | $ 8,324 |
| Room charge | $ 5,610 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,172 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,996 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Missouri St Louis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 251900)
University Of Missouri St Louis has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 154 | 80 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 103 | 129 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 25 | $123,461 | 9 | $104,044 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $95,602 | 12 | $87,674 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $76,895 | 9 | $72,433 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 10 | $76,550 | 17 | $63,598 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $30,144 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 61 | $101,671 | 50 | $76,239 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 75 | $97,291 | 24 | $86,700 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $70,474 | 64 | $61,824 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $61,114 | 77 | $58,551 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $38,238 | 24 | $42,375 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 203 | $76,280 | 190 | $61,049 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 58 | 116 |
| Basketball | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 51 | 83 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Optometry (OD)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Missouri St Louis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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