Saint Louis University, founded in 1818, is a private, church-affiliated university. Challenged by outstanding faculty and a modern, value-centered curriculum reflecting the Jesuit tradition, students are prepared to contribute to society and to be effective leaders of social change in the Saint Louis University tradition. Faculty, staff and students are committed to five educational principles: competence, commitment, conscience, community and compassion for others. The university is guided by the spiritual and educational ideals of the Society of Jesus, which accentuate the pursuit of truth, service to humanity and cultural and philosophical diversity. It is the Catholic, Jesuit identity and the character of the institution that make Saint Louis University unique. Its 254-acre campus is located two miles from downtown St. Louis.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
7,426
Undergraduates
2,956
Men - 39.8%
4,508
Women - 60.7%
5,093
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
86% of 12,307 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.91
SAT Math
570-680 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
570-680 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24-30 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$73,946
Tuition and Fees
$53,104
Room and Board
$14,570
Average Percent of Need Met
79%
Average Freshman Award
$42,613
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$32,529
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
691
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
11%
10-19
28%
20-29
36%
30-39
13%
40-49
5%
50-99
5%
Over 100
2%
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St. Louis Population
318,172
Nearest Metropolitan Area
St. Louis
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
53% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Billiken
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
14.2%
Black/African-American
8.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
62.3%
Unknown
0.8%
International Students
3.7% from 87 countries
First-Year Students Returning
86.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
73.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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