The student-faculty ratio at Saint Louis University is 9:1, and the school has 47.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Saint Louis University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Engineering; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 90 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Total faculty
702 full time
464 part time
Minority
16% full time
12% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
89%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
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Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students47.3%
20-4943.6%
50 or more9%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
No
Coursework required for graduation
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
90%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
66%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
78%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
82%
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
7
Post-master's certificates
39
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
263
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
325
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
St. Louis University
Washington University in St. Louis
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Kevin OMalley, In September 2014 he became the 31st U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Diana Natalicio: President of the University of Texas at El Paso and one of TIME magazines 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2016, James Gunn 92: Screenwriter and director of Guardians of the Galaxy and other films
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
sometimes
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 27%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 23%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 7%
Engineering 7%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems (MIS)$61,300
Finance$57,300
Accounting$52,700
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,400
Marketing$49,700
International Business$46,200
Human Resources Management and Services$44,300
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$42,500
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Information Systems (CIS)$57,000
Engineering
Electrical Engineering (EE)$68,300
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering$68,000
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$66,000
Biomedical Engineering$63,800
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$35,000
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health Professions and Related Programs
Nursing$54,900
Health and Medical Administrative Services$47,200
Social Sciences
Economics$57,400
Political Science and Government$44,200
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
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English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Dietetics/Dietitian
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
Forensic Science and Technology
Securities Services Administration/Management
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
Forensic Science and Technology
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Transportation and Materials Moving
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Chinese Studies
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Women's Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Informatics
Health Professions and Related Programs
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Public Health, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Education
Education, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
(Juris Doctor) Law and Women's & Gender Studies (JD/MA)
(Juris Doctor) Law and Masters of Urban Planning and Development (JD/MA)
Master in Public Health and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (MSPH/PhD)
Doctor of Medicine and Ph.D. in Health Care Ethics (MD/PhD)
(Juris Doctor) Law and Masters of Accounting (JD/MACC)
Student participation in special study options
Exchange student program (domestic)
Teacher certificate program
Honors program
Accelerated program
Independent study
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
-
Subject areas offering education certification
-
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
11%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Chile
China
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Germany
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Washington University-St. Louis
Aquinas Institute of Theology
Harris-Stowe State University
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
