Saint Louis University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Saint Louis University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
72%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
SLU has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Honors Programs
Saint Louis University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on SLU's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Saint Louis University:
88%
First-year retention rate
72%
4-year grad rate
80%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Saint Louis University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Finance, General
45.6
72.48
99.36
126.24
153.12
180
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
- Women's Studies 2
- Women's Studies 1
- African-American/Black Studies 1
- Chinese Studies 1
- Chinese Studies 0
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 74
- Neuroscience 47
- Biochemistry 14
- Biostatistics 4
- Biochemistry 2
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
- Neuroscience 1
Business
- Finance, General 68
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 52
- Accounting 30
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 28
- Business/Managerial Economics 24
- Management Science 24
- Organizational Leadership 16
- Management Science 13
- Business/Managerial Economics 12
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
- Finance, General 11
- Organizational Behavior Studies 9
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 9
- Project Management 7
- Organizational Behavior Studies 6
- Accounting 5
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
- Business Administration and Management, General 1
- Management Information Systems, General 1
Communication
- Communication, General 31
- Communication and Media Studies 31
- Communication, General 9
- Communication and Media Studies 9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 34
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 18
Education
- Education, General 28
Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 26
- Mechanical Engineering 24
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 20
- Civil Engineering, General 12
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 10
- Computer Engineering, General 4
- Mechanical Engineering 1
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 16
- English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 8
- Spanish Language and Literature 3
- French Language and Literature 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- German Language and Literature 1
- Italian Language and Literature 0
- German Language and Literature 0
- French Language and Literature 0
- Russian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 180
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 57
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 57
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 57
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist 41
- Public Health, General 39
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 33
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 27
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 21
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 14
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 7
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician 5
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 5
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics 4
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2
- Public Health, General 1
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
History
- History, General 20
- History, General 1
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 16
- Forensic Science and Technology 13
- Securities Services Administration/Management 5
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 5
- Securities Services Administration/Management 1
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 1
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Studies 1
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 1
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 12
- Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences 7
- Data Science, General 6
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 4
- Data Science, General 2
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 1
- Linguistics and Anthropology 1
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 10
- Environmental Studies 2
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 94
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy, Other 6
- Philosophy 6
- Catholic Studies 5
- Philosophy 1
- Christian Studies 0
- Catholic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 7
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 3
- Physics, General 3
- Geology/Earth Science, General 2
- Geophysics and Seismology 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 72
- Psychology, General 14
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 18
- Community Organization and Advocacy 0
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 41
- Political Science and Government, General 9
- International Relations and Affairs 7
- Sociology, General 6
- Anthropology, General 5
- Anthropology, General 4
- International Relations and Affairs 4
- Sociology, General 3
Theology And Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies 3
- Theology/Theological Studies 2
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 41
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
- Music, General 1
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
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