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University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri 63121-4400

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Missouri-St Louis is a public institution in Saint Louis with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1147, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,037 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,323.

Established
1963
Motto
Salus populi suprema lex esto
Mascot
Louie
Type
Public research university
Division
Division II

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57%Acceptance
1147SAT Avg
5,108Students
13:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$53,037Earnings 10yr
$12,323Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1147

Reading & WritingMid: 575
500620
MathMid: 585
530600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2027

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,440
Tuition (out-of-state)$33,432
Room & Board$13,104
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$27,442
Average Net Price$12,323
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,019
$30–48K$9,080
$48–75K$12,980
$75–110K$19,284
$110K+$18,260

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

80.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$16,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

36

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

10

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (151)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
5,108
Gender Split
55% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 19%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.9%
Freshman Retention68.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,564
10 Years$53,037

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The impetus for a college campus in its current location began in 1957 when members of the Bellerive Country Club put their 53-year-old club house and 125-acre (50.
  • A bond issue on September 30, 1958, received the necessary two-thirds majority and the golf club was turned over to Normandy on May 31, 1960.
  • In 1963, the original MU campuses in Columbia and Rolla were merged with the privately owned University of Kansas City to form the present day University of Missouri System.
  • Benton Hall opened in 1965, Clark Hall and the Library were the next buildings built.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
8 mi(14 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
231 mi(400 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
234 mi(406 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis4 mi
IND Indianapolis226 mi
MCI Kansas City240 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive
New York, NY876 mi · ~25h 18m drive
Hartford, CT952 mi · ~27h 30m drive
Providence, RI1017 mi · ~29h 23m drive
Albany, NY907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
Syracuse, NY797 mi · ~23h 1m drive
Rochester, NY730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA813 mi · ~23h 29m drive
Pittsburgh, PA562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
Harrisburg, PA723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Newark, NJ868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
Washington, DC714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Baltimore, MD736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Atlanta, GA476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
Charlotte, NC575 mi · ~16h 37m drive
Raleigh, NC673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
Miami, FL1071 mi · ~30h 56m drive
Orlando, FL870 mi · ~25h 8m drive
Tampa, FL870 mi · ~25h 8m drive
Nashville, TN262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
New Orleans, LA605 mi · ~17h 29m drive
Richmond, VA704 mi · ~20h 20m drive
Chicago, IL260 mi · ~7h 31m drive
Detroit, MI456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Minneapolis, MN459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
St. Louis, MO8 mi · ~14 min drive
Kansas City, MO231 mi · ~6h 40m drive
Indianapolis, IN234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
Columbus, OH400 mi · ~11h 33m drive
Cleveland, OH494 mi · ~14h 16m drive
Milwaukee, WI324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
Dallas, TX548 mi · ~15h 50m drive
Houston, TX682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Austin, TX720 mi · ~20h 48m drive
San Antonio, TX794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Los Angeles, CA1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
San Francisco, CA1735 mi · ~50h 7m drive
San Diego, CA1556 mi · ~44h 57m drive
Seattle, WA1712 mi · ~49h 27m drive
Portland, OR1711 mi · ~49h 26m drive
Denver, CO788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Phoenix, AZ1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Honolulu, HI4123 mi · ~119h 7m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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