# University of Missouri-St Louis

Public college in Saint Louis, MO. IPEDS ID 178420.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-st-louis · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-missouri-st-louis.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 63% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,071 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 62% of MO colleges and 55% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,037; beats 67% of MO colleges and 49% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $16,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,031 |
| 30-48k | $12,979 |
| 48-75k | $15,222 |
| 75-110k | $17,598 |
| 110k+ | $21,608 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.42 years on average (36% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,037 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,031 | $57,597 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,979 | $57,367 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,222 | $67,281 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,598 | $77,783 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,608 | $95,507 | 5.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $31,199 in-state; about $52,199 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,112 in-state, $35,112 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,104; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 510–630; SAT math: 550–660; ACT: 19–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,627 applicants, 2,645 admitted, 464 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 63%, ACT 19–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 57%, ACT 20–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (42 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $72,810 | $102,723 | $24,736 |
| Electrical Engineering | $78,941 | $96,083 | $27,500 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $61,709 | $89,660 | $22,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,638 | $84,087 | $32,274 |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | $81,305 | not reported |
| Nursing | $66,972 | $78,608 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $55,615 | $72,635 | $21,300 |
| Biochemistry | $49,509 | $66,483 | $27,316 |
| Business | $48,928 | $65,373 | $21,538 |
| Mathematics | $31,856 | $65,331 | $21,143 |
| Economics | $46,583 | $64,476 | $22,962 |
| Political Science | $36,050 | $60,016 | $25,250 |
| Biology | $32,400 | $55,358 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $35,862 | $52,337 | $31,000 |
| Criminology | $38,207 | $52,331 | $22,801 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $38,332 | $51,187 | $35,750 |
| Communications | $32,809 | $48,059 | $21,326 |
| Psychology | $31,663 | $48,014 | $22,977 |
| Studio Art | $32,224 | $45,491 | $28,837 |
| English | not reported | $43,582 | $19,625 |
| History | $27,851 | $41,378 | $28,738 |
| Linguistics | $20,319 | $40,768 | $27,000 |
| Music | $35,835 | $40,496 | not reported |
| Anthropology | $22,687 | $40,397 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $34,942 | $39,878 | $26,686 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $35,731 | $38,980 | $23,375 |
| Education | $30,096 | $38,074 | $33,449 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Programming | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $101,100 (St. Louis, MO-IL), $97,270 (MO), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $83,180 (St. Louis, MO-IL), $81,780 (MO), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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