Saint Louis University : SLU

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Why Choose Saint Louis University (SLU)

• Ranked 96th National Universities (U.S. News & World Report 2017)
• 17 graduate and undergraduate programs ranked in the top 50 nationally (U.S. News & World Report 2019)
• Student-faculty ratio: 9-1
• 99% of SLU’s tenured and tenure-track faculty members hold the highest degree in their fields
• Only 1 of 9 Catholic universities with a higher or highest research activity designation from the Carnegie Foundation
• 12,853 students, Students from all 50 states and 75 countries
• #1 Most Engaged in Community Service Princeton Review in Best 384 Colleges 2019 Edition
• 55th Best Value Schools (U.S. News & World Report 2017)

TOP STEM PROGRAMS

• Aeronautics(BACHELOR’S)
• Aerospace Engineering(BACHELOR’S / MASTER’S)
• Analytics and Enterprise Systems(BACHELOR’S)
• Applied Financial Economics(MASTER’S)
• Biomedical Engineering(BACHELOR’S / MASTER’S)
• Computer Science(BACHELOR’S / MASTER’S)
• Software Engineering(MASTER’S)
• Biostatistics(BACHELOR’S)
• Neuroscience(BACHELOR’S)

35+ STEM qualifying degree programs

PROGRAM RANKINGS
UNDERGRADUATE(U.S. News & World Report 2018)

• #9 Entrepreneurship
• #12 International Business
• #33 Accounting
• #91 Business Programs

GRADUATE(U.S. News & World Report 2018)

• #1 Health Law
• #7 Health Management
• #12 Entrepreneurship
• #13 International Business
• #15 Supply Chain / Logistics
• #23 Public Health
• #25 Occupational Therapy
• #28 Physician’s Assistant
• #28 Accounting

ABOUT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY(SLU)

Saint Louis University is a world-class Catholic, Jesuit institution. When you graduate from SLU, you earn your degree from a leading, private university and the wisdom informed by a Jesuit education. SLU’s goal to educate the whole person means students are exposed to a broad range of disciplines and courses that better prepare them for the real world.

Discover Saint Louis University

Founded in 1818, SLU has two centuries of experience educating the next generation of scientists, physicians, politicians, artists, entrepreneurs and everything in between. With a legacy of innovative academics and research, compassionate health care and faithful service, SLU attracts a diverse community of scholars who push intellectual boundaries in pursuit of meaningful ways to impact the world. Students and faculty strive to serve a higher purpose and seek a greater good.

With an average class size of 26 students, SLU students benefit from getting to know their professors on a first-name basis and the opportunity to work with nationally recognized teachers, researchers and mentors in the field. Our brilliant faculty will expose you to the greatest achievements in human thought and creativity. Our mission-driven commitment to faith and service will ignite your passion for positive change.
Students from around the world find the campus and St. Louis community to be an inviting place to live and learn. Diversity and inclusion are pillars of the SLU student experience; SLU is the first Jesuit university to receive the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

SLU cares about community service; that’s why students, faculty and staff have volunteered more than 1 million hours to 500+ organizations in the St. Louis area. Serving the community is a great way to give back to local organizations and network with nonprofit organizations for future career paths. Saint Louis University graduates go on to use their intellect, integrity, compassion and creativity to improve the world around them in their own unique way. You can too.

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SLU’s Location Connects You to Careers

St. Louis is a bustling metropolitan area with major industries in business, finance, health care, aerospace and one of the nation’s fastest-growing technology and bioscience sectors. Unlike other thriving big cities, the cost of living in St. Louis, as well as SLU tuition, is lower than the national average. On top of that, the average starting salaries for SLU graduates range from $50,000 - $75,000+.

• BEST COLLEGE in Missouri for Employment (Thrillist)
• #1 Startup City (Popular Mechanics 2015)
• 10 Fortune 500 and 16 Fortune 1000 Companies in St. Louis

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LIVING IN ST. LOUIS

Located in the heart of the city, Saint Louis University offers an urban campus, just steps away from the arts and entertainment district.

• 10th Most Affordable City (Forbes 2015)
• One-hour flight to Chicago and two-hour flight to Dallas and Atlanta.
• #1 Forest Park is the #1 city park in the US (USA Today)

St. Louis Fast Facts

Known as the “Gateway City,” St. Louis is rich in American history. You’ll see this symbolized by the giant stainless-steel Gateway Arch, standing 192 meters high on the banks of the Mississippi River. To this day, the city inspires newcomers to explore new frontiers in its thriving hub of arts, entertainment and business.

• There are more free attractions than any place in the US outside of Washington, DC.
• Forest Park is larger than New York City’s Central Park and contains the Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center and the Missouri History Museum.
• St. Louis is home to dozens of unique shops and restaurants that contribute to the city’s unique charm and multicultural flair.
• St. Louis is noted for being one of the nation’s best sports cities. Cheer for the 11-time World Series Major League Baseball champions, the St. Louis Cardinals, at Busch Stadium. On the rink, you can rally for the St. Louis Blues, the city’s National Hockey League team.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Research and innovation are key characteristics of a SLU education. Students don’t just read a textbook and take an exam; they apply their lessons to solve real-world problems.

An Education Built for You

SLU’s small class sizes allow you to have meaningful classroom discussions, build working relationships with your classmates and connect with your professors. Jesuit universities have a reputation for high academic standards, so you will know that you’re being pushed to be the best student you can be.
SLU offers nearly 90 undergraduate and more than 100 graduate degree programs. Choose from several top-ranked programs including in the fields of business, engineering and health science.

LEADING PROGRAMS

Business

SLU’s campus is located near St Louis’ growing startup sector, allowing you to see the impact of your courses as you learn about them. Not just that, but you will be earning your degree from SLU’s Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, one of the most competitive business schools in the nation.
Learn why SLU business is for you.

• SLU’s business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business has its own career resources center to help you find internships, network, develop a career plan and ultimately find a job after graduation.
• STEM programs including a BS in Analytics and Enterprise Systems and a MS in Applied Financial Economics
• $15M invested in the school of business in 2018

Engineering

SLU’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology was America’s first federally-certified school of aviation. Today, Parks has a worldwide reputation for its aviation and aerospace engineering degree programs. The college has also emerged as a leader in disciplines such as electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer engineering.
Learn why SLU engineering is for you.

• SLU has eight different undergraduate engineering programs and six graduate concentrations in engineering.
• Engineering programs can be paired with health care programs to explore biomedical research.
• SLU’s undergraduate engineering program is among the top 150 in the nation.

Health Sciences and Human Services

In line with SLU’s mission to serve, the health sciences and human services programs will prepare you for a fulfilling career while bettering the lives of others locally and globally. Premier programs like public health, health data science, health law and more are paving the path for solutions to today’s health-related issues.
Learn why SLU’s health programs are for you.

• SLU’s College for Public Health and Social Justice is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
• 99% of SLU BS in public health students with known postgraduate information are employed or enrolled in a graduate program within a year.
• SLU’s health data science program is a STEM program developed by Saint Louis University Center for Health Outcomes Research (SLUCOR) to meet the demands of the current workforce.
• Earn your health law degree from the No.1 program in the nation.

INTERNSHIPS AND CAREERS

Between SLU’s campus location and career services, students have some serious advantages when it comes to looking for an internship or applying to jobs. It’s no wonder 92% of SLU graduates are employed in a job related to their major within six months. On-campus career centers and nearby internship opportunities in the city make SLU an ideal stepping stone for your dream job.
SLU students have access to:

• Career services at other Jesuit universities in the US
• SLU’s Handshake: a job and internship database just for SLU students
• Career services to help write résumés and cover letters
• SLU-Visors: an online mentoring platform that matches students with SLU alumni who can give advice about careers and give practice interviews
• Career fairs attended by Fortune 500 companies

Undergraduate Admissions

We offer several routes to admission. With more than 90 bachelor’s degrees, flexible study plans and start dates throughout the year, we’ll help you find the option that’s right for you.
International Year One
International Year One allows you to begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry. You’ll receive additional support to help you successfully complete your first year and graduate in the same amount of time as direct entry students. Your Pathway program length is determined by your English language scores.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma, minimum GPA and English language requirements in one of the following tests.

1-Semester Pathway

• GPA:2.75
• TOEFL iBT:75 (17+ subscores in reading and writing)
• IELTS:6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing)
• IELA:176 (169 subscores in reading and writing)

2-Semester Pathway

• GPA:2.75
• TOEFL iBT:60 (13+ subscores in reading and writing)
• IELTS:5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing)
• IELA:162 (154 subscores in reading and writing)

2-Semester Pathway

• GPA:2.5-2.75
• TOEFL iBT:50 (10+ subscores in reading and writing)
• IELTS:5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing)
• IELA:154 (147 subscores in reading and writing)

Direct Entry
If you meet the academic and English language requirements for your degree program, you can apply directly to Saint Louis University.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma, minimum 3.0 GPA and English language requirements in one of the following tests. Additional requirements may apply.

• TOEFL iBT:80
• IELTS:6.5
• IELA:176 (169 subscores in listening and writing)
• Essay

Graduate Admissions

SLU is home to more than 100 graduate programs, including 13 that are ranked among the top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. There are multiple ways you can begin your graduate-level studies.
Graduate Pathway Program
Most of our Graduate Pathway programs allow you to begin earning credits toward your degree even if you do not meet the direct entry requirements. This program will help build the academic foundation, essential English language skills and GRE test preparation you need to progress to a master’s degree program at a US university. You’ll receive the highest level of support with dedicated academic advisors throughout your program. Your Pathway program length is determined by your English language scores.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2.7-3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale and English language requirements in one of the following tests.

1-Semester Pathway

• TOEFL iBT 70-83
• IELTS 6.0
• IELA 176-185 (169-178 subscores in reading and writing/listening)

2-Semester Pathway

• TOEFL iBT 60-90+
• IELTS 5.5-7.0+
• IELA 169-180 (162-173 subscores in reading and writing/listening)

Direct Entry
If you meet the academic and English language requirements for your degree program, you can apply directly to Saint Louis University.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, minimum 3.0 GPA and English language requirements in one of the following tests. Additional requirements may apply.

• TOEFL iBT:80+
• IELTS:6.5+
• 176-185 (169-178 subscores in writing and listening)

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