St. Louis,
MO
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About SLU
Saint Louis University is a private, religious university in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. SLU was founded in 1818. The university enrolls around 12,519 students per year, including 7,426 undergrads.
2021 Acceptance Rate for Saint Louis University
It is very difficult to get into SLU. Around 86% of applicants get into SLU each year. In 2021, 12,307 students applied to SLU and 10,528 were admitted.
| Saint Louis University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 77% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 12.5% |
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College Info
SLU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to SLU is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to SLU is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
SLU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1158 - 1333
Math SAT Range
570 - 680
Reading SAT Range
570 - 680
SLU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$68,884
In State$68,884
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$52,260
$52,260
Fees
$984
$984
Housing
$14,570
$14,570
Books
$1,070
$1,070
Student Life
Wondering what life at SLU is like? There are approximately 12,519 students enrolled at SLU, including 7,426 undergraduate students and 5,093 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 41% percent are from MO and 59% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time41%
In State59%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,519
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
86%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$53,244
Out-of-State
$53,244
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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