Saint Louis University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$55
Acceptance Rate
84.71%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.13%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,665
SAT Scores
1,300
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 12,986 students have applied and 11,001 students have allowed to admit to Saint Louis University (Acceptance rate: 84.71%). Saint Louis's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.13 % where 1,665 students have finally enrolled out of 11,001 admitted students.
Saint Louis acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Brigham Young University and University of Miami, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 44.25%).
Saint Louis enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 28.88%).
How to Apply to Saint Louis University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Saint Louis.
| Admission | www.slu.edu/admission/index.php |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.slu.edu/apply.php |
| Financial Aid | www.slu.edu/financial-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | www.slu.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-costs/calculator.php |
| Disability Service | www.slu.edu/life-at-slu/student-success-center/disability-services/index.php |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Saint Louis and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Saint Louis University is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Saint Louis University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,397). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | 1,300 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,397 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,095 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Saint Louis University, 145 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,300 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 660 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 640 | 710 |
| Total | 1,210 | 1,300 | 1,400 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Saint Louis University, 564 students submitted ACT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 29 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Saint Louis Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Saint Louis University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |