Saint Louis University — acceptance rate 81%, tuition $52,260Saint Louis University campus, Saint Louis, MO. Photo: en:User:Wilson Delgado, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
87/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
A+
91/100
Prestige
C+
52/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
17,202
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Saint Louis University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$70,783
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$60,716
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
79.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,317
Average SAT
30
Median ACT
16.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 91st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Saint Louis University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Saint Louis University Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $135,217
Avg rent near campus: $1,524/mo — vs ~$978/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 63107 (14.2% cap, Saint Louis)
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🏆 Where Saint Louis University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Louis University?
Saint Louis University has an acceptance rate of 81%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Louis University?
Tuition at Saint Louis University is
$52,260 for in-state students
and $52,260 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Louis University?
The graduation rate at Saint Louis University is 80%.
This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Saint Louis University a good school?
Saint Louis University has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Saint Louis University?
Saint Louis University has a total enrollment of 17,202 students.
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