Saint Louis University
Admissions
Interested in attending Saint Louis University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Saint Louis University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Saint Louis University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, SLU accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 15,359 people applied and 12,531 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Saint Louis University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Saint Louis University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Saint Louis University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things SLU considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Saint Louis University?
Grades
38% of freshmen who attended SLU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 69% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
SLU is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Saint Louis University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. SLU's Early Decision acceptance rate is 95%, compared to 81% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Saint Louis University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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