More selective than 46% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 35% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Louis University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Saint Louis University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Saint Louis University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 700 |
| SAT math | 600 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Louis University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 600–700 | 600–710 | 25–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 610–710 | 600–720 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Saint Louis University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Saint Louis University has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | 55% | $13,310 |
| 19 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | 64% | $16,298 |
| 20 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | 73% | 50% | $22,814 |
| 21 | Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | 58% | $15,882 |
| 22 | Saint Louis University | 75% | 80% | $24,398 |
| 23 | Stephens College | 77% | 43% | $23,459 |
| 24 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 78% | 75% | $20,268 |
| 25 | Westminster College | 79% | 55% | $24,314 |
| 26 | Truman State University | 84% | 69% | $12,780 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Louis University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Louis University admissions questions
What is the Saint Louis University acceptance rate?
Saint Louis University accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,527 of 15,377 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Louis University require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Louis University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 35% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Louis University?
The middle 50% of Saint Louis University enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1410 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Saint Louis University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,775 of 12,527).
Is Saint Louis University getting harder to get into?
Saint Louis University accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Saint Louis University overview