Saint Louis University Description:
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University has the distinction of being the oldest university west of the Mississippi, and the second oldest Jesuit university in the country. The campus is located in the arts district of Saint Louis, Missouri. SLU frequently appears on lists of the country's best colleges, and it often ranks among the top five Jesuit universities in the U.S. The university has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 23. Professional programs such as business and nursing are particularly popular among undergraduates. Students come from all 50 states and 90 countries. In athletics, the Saint Louis Billikens compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 62%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for SLU
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.70
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 530 / 660
- SAT Math: 548 / 670
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 25 / 30
- ACT English: 25 / 31
- ACT Math: 24 / 29
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 17,709 (12,404 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
- 57% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,986
- Books: $1,660 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $10,122
- Other Expenses: $6,328
- Total Cost: $52,096
Saint Louis University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 89%
- Saint Louis University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 89%
- Loans: 54%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $16,276
- Loans: $7,951
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Exercise Science, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 61%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 72%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Saint Louis University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.slu.edu/x5021.xml
"The Mission of Saint Louis University is the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity. The University seeks excellence in the fulfillment of its corporate purposes of teaching, research, health care and service to the community. It is dedicated to leadership in the continuing quest for understanding of God's creation and for the discovery, dissemination and integration of the values, knowledge and skills required to transform society in the spirit of the Gospels. As a Catholic, Jesuit university, this pursuit is motivated by the inspiration and values of the Judeo-Christian tradition and is guided by the spiritual and intellectual ideals of the Society of Jesus."
