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Saint Louis University

About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, founded in 1818, is one of the country's oldest and most famous Catholic universities. SLU is known for world-class academics, remarkable research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. It also maintains a campus in Madrid, Spain.

SLU provides more than 87 student majors and 83 graduate class areas, as well as undergraduate and graduate programmes that are flexible for working adults, including 25 completely online programmes. College of Arts and Sciences, College of Philosophy and Letters, Doisy College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Center for Advanced Dental Education, College for Public Health and Social Justice, School of Social Work, Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, School of Education, School of Law, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, Campus in Madrid (Spain), Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, School of Education, School of Law, Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, School

Handshake is a one-stop shop for all things connected to your profession. Students can look for jobs, internships, on-campus jobs, as well as information about career fairs and other events. They can also participate in on-campus interviews, look at example resumes and cover letters, and much more. Current students can use mySLU to access the database. Working at Saint Louis University also provides possibilities for study, reflection, and advancement. It encourages its students to make the most of their work experience, whether it's checking in visitors, setting up for a special event, or driving a group of peers.

SLU's online learning programme for personal and professional development is called Skillsoft. It can assist students in improving their performance at work, allowing them to demonstrate their commitment to their professional development.

Why Washington University in St. Louis?

  • Top Universities Abroad ranked us 36th.
  • Through the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, a select group of 30 research universities from around the world (including IIT-Mumbai, National University of Singapore, University of Melbourne, and others) collaborate with Washington University on innovative research projects.
  • According to the Times list of the top 200 world universities in 2014-2015, the university is rated 42nd in the world.
  • In 2016-2017, US News and World Report ranked its undergraduate programme as the 19th best in the country.
  • 24 Nobel Laureates have been associated with the university, with several of them doing a large portion of their award-winning work there.
  • In 2016, Princeton Review ranked the university 9th in the United States for best run colleges.

Saint Louis University University Rankings

  • #401-500 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
  • #501-600 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2019
  • #103 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
  • #706 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

Saint Louis University Course Rankings

Saint Louis University Business Courses Ranks

  • #401-500 PG Business and Economics - THE (Times Higher Education) 2019
  • #97 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021
  • #13Supply Chain Management MBA - US News & World Report 2021
  • #10 Entrepreneurship MBA - US News & World Report 2021

Saint Louis University Engineering Courses Ranks

  • #64 Aerospace Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #168 Electrical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #149 Mechanical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #117 Biomedical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #143 Civil Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021

Saint Louis University Computers Courses Ranks

  • #134 Computer Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021

Admission Standards - Very High

SAT 1170/1380
ACT 25/30
GPA 3.77

Applications Accepted - 58.3% 

Applications Due Mar 1, 2022
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $0

Saint Louis University International Admissions

There isn't much of a distinction between international and domestic students when it comes to the admissions process. International students, on the other hand, must complete additional standards in order to study in the United States.

Application Portal:

  • Undergraduate: Common Application/ SLU Application/Paper Application
  • Graduate: SLU Graduate Portal

Application Fee:

  • Undergraduate: No Fee
  • Graduate: 50 USD

Admission Requirements: International applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for the Saint Louis University admissions-

  • Completed Application
  • Official Transcripts
    • High school/equivalent (Minimum GPA - 2.5)
    • Bachelors/Masters Degree ( Graduate)(Minimum GPA - 3.0)
    • Should be accompanied by certified translations if not in English.
  • SAT/ACT/CLT Scores
    • SAT Code: 6629
    • ACT Code: 2352
  • GMAT/GRE score for certain graduate programs.
  • Certification of Finances
  • Proof of Financial support
  • Copy of passport
  • Essay and/or Personal Statement
  • Letters of recommendation
    • Undergraduate: Optional
    • Graduate: 2- 3 LORs
  • Optional Requirements
    • The applicant must write and submit a personal essay. (UG)
    • The applicant's School Counselor must write and submit a letter of recommendation, which must be provided through the school (UG)
    • Although the Declaration of Finances is not needed, it will speed up the admissions process if it is presented throughout the application process.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International applicants from non-English speaking nations must submit one of the following scores as proof of English language proficiency:

Exam Minimum Required Score
TOEFL- IBT 80
TOEFL- PBT 550
IELTS 6.5
ACT 21
SAT 550
Duolingo 125
PTE 54

Saint Louis University Highlights

University Type Private
Campus Setting Urban
Annual Endowment 1.23 million USD
Student Retention Rate 91%
Work-study program Yes
Mode of Program Full time; part-time; online
Cost of Attendance 57,214 USD
Campus Housing Capacity 51%
Admission Helpdesk admission@slu.edu | 314-977-2500

Saint Louis University Annual Cost to Attend

Fee Cost
Tuition $44,700
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $724
Room and Board $12,600
Budget for Other Expenses $3,644
Total One Year Cost $62,868

Know more about Studying in USA

Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA USD 700 to 1000 Per Month
Entrance Exams in USA TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in USA Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More
Post Study Work Permit in USA One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in USA USD 160
Student Visa in USA F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More
Intakes in USA There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More
Top Job Sectors in USA Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance.
Economy in USA GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal

Saint Louis University Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 43,433

Postgraduate

$ 34,114

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 0

Campus accommodation

$ 0

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.