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Saint Louis University - Main Campus (SLU)
- 221 N Grand Blvd
- Saint Louis, MO 63103
- OPEID College Code: 00250600
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- General Phone: (314) 977-2222
- President: Lawrence Biondi, S.j.
- Website: www.imagine.slu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 15,539
- College Alias: SLU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SLU Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,765 | 5,398 | 9,163 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,064 (81%) | 4,281 (79%) | 7,345 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 675 (22%) | 936 (22%) | 1,611 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 575 | 36% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,428 | 89% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 22% | 23% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,121 | $3,809 | $2,058 | $12,018 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 45 | 29 | 28 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,109 | 3,451 | 2,431 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,878 | $26,250 | $24,760 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,878 | $26,250 | $24,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,495 | $9,873 | $10,996 |
| Other Expenses | $5,613 | $7,925 | $7,492 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,495 | $9,873 | $10,996 |
| Other Expenses | $5,613 | $7,925 | $7,492 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,613 | $7,925 | $7,492 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $44,286 | $45,088 | $44,288 |
| Out of State | $44,286 | $45,088 | $44,288 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $44,286 | $45,088 | $44,288 |
| Out of State | $44,286 | $45,088 | $44,288 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $35,791 | $35,215 | $33,292 |
| Out of State | $35,791 | $35,215 | $33,292 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $42,783 | $42,783 |
| Law School | $31,998 | $31,998 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,539 Undergraduate: 10,798 Graduate: 3,065 Professional: 1,676
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,473 Female: 9,066
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,437 Female: 6,361
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,131 Female: 1,934
- Professional Gender Male: 905 Female: 771
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,378 Part-Time: 6,161
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,377 Part-Time: 4,421
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,545 Part-Time: 1,520
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,456 Part-Time: 220
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 433 | 3% |
| American Indian | 48 | 0.3% |
| Black | 930 | 6% |
| Asian | 767 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 346 | 2% |
| White | 12,001 | 77% |
| Unknown | 1,014 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3,387 | 22% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,289 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,658 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,387 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,858 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 686 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 456 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 538 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 270 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.06% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,769 | 3,858 | 911 |
| Faculty Status | 1,775 | 1,297 | 478 |
| Tenured Faculty | 510 | 510 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 659 | - | 659 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,775 | 1,297 | 478 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,530 | 1,153 | 377 |
| Primarily Research | 124 | 90 | 34 |
| Primarily Public Service | 60 | 54 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 358 | 357 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 1,129 | 920 | 209 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,507 | 1,284 | 223 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 926 | 766 | 160 |
| Skilled Crafts | 76 | 76 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 386 | 335 | 51 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,209 (518) | $81,810 (318) | $67,303 (200) |
| Professor | $103,719 (143) | $105,418 (121) | $94,371 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $70,164 (186) | $71,768 (110) | $67,843 (76) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,181 (148) | $62,365 (66) | $62,034 (82) |
| Instructor | $58,164 (38) | $59,361 (18) | $57,087 (20) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,387 (96) | $105,393 (44) | $68,458 (52) |
| Professor | $126,530 (24) | $131,246 (20) | $102,950 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $87,936 (29) | $94,223 (15) | $81,200 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,659 (27) | $73,760 (5) | $65,045 (22) |
| Instructor | $50,654 (16) | $57,558 (4) | $48,353 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,217 (614) | $82,348 (362) | $64,974 (252) |
| Professor | $103,691 (167) | $105,697 (141) | $92,811 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $70,405 (215) | $72,407 (125) | $67,624 (90) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,002 (175) | $62,223 (71) | $60,169 (104) |
| Instructor | $53,210 (54) | $57,131 (22) | $50,515 (32) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,594,283 | $1,462,558 | $2,131,725 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 381 | 178 | 203 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 309 | 137 | 172 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 130 | 70 | 60 |
| Field Hocky | 24 | - | 24 |
| Soccer | 68 | 31 | 37 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 51 | 24 | 27 |
| Tennis | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $164,177 | $62,749 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $47,819 | $24,080 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 74% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 76% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 22% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 52% |
| Asian | 83% |
| Hispanic | 68% |
| White | 77% |
| Unknown | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 62% |
| 5 Years | 73% |
| 6 Years | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 15 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 13 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 8 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
