Saint Louis, MO
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 23 percentage points since 2019, from 58% to 81% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15,573 | 9,076 | 1,902 | 58% |
| 2020 | 16,580 | 9,208 | 1,542 | 56% |
| 2021 | 15,047 | 10,540 | 1,794 | 70% |
| 2022 | 12,986 | 11,001 | 1,665 | 85% |
| 2023 | 15,377 | 12,527 | 1,775 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,373 of 8,684 women and 5,147 of 6,675 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Saint Louis University has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,527 of 15,377 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
15,377 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,775 enrolled.
No. Saint Louis University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 23 percentage points since 2019, from 58% to 81% — it has become less selective.