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University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri 63121-4400

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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
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Missouri-St Louis Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1147

Reading & WritingMid: 575
500620
MathMid: 585
530600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1147

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,323

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (151)

Student Life

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
8 Years$51,418
10 Years$53,037

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,100
Men
$56,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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