“A Jesuit research university at the heart of the Midwest, fusing rigorous scholarship with a mission of service.”
Saint Louis University (SLU) is a premier private Jesuit research university located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and stands as the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. Founded in 1818 by Bishop Louis Dubourg and placed under the care of the Society of Jesus in 1827, SLU embodies nearly 200 years of Catholic Jesuit tradition in education, research, and service. The university integrates faith-based values with rigorous academics across nearly 100 undergraduate and 140 graduate programs, attracting students from all 50 states and over 90 countries. SLU's comprehensive academic offerings span multiple colleges including Arts and Sciences, Parks College of Engineering and Aviation, Business, Law, Medicine, and Health Sciences, providing students with personalized educational experiences rooted in the Jesuit principles of cura personalis (care for the whole person). With a strong emphasis on community engagement, social justice, and research excellence, Saint Louis University challenges students to become leaders who think critically, act responsibly, and serve their communities with integrity. The campus embraces both intellectual rigor and spiritual growth, fostering an inclusive community where diverse perspectives are valued and students develop the knowledge and character to make meaningful contributions to society.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
National Universities
US News 2026
Early Decision I
Binding
Early Action
Non-binding; preferred deadline for full merit-scholarship consideration
Early Decision II
Binding
Regular Decision (Nursing, OT, PT)
Health-professions programs have an earlier RD deadline
Regular Decision
Rolling thereafter for most majors
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Core liberal arts and sciences education
Engineering and aviation programs
Business and entrepreneurship programs
Juris Doctor and legal studies
Medical education and health sciences
Nursing, health professions, and public health
Public administration and social justice programs
Advanced degree programs across disciplines
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $77,110
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
