Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri · Private
Saint Louis University admitted 82% of 15,377 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1210–1430 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Saint Louis University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- July 28, 2027
The application is free. Saint Louis University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Saint Louis University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $73,884 a year. After grants, students paid $30,911 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Saint Louis University’s acceptance rate?
Saint Louis University admitted 82% of applicants: 12,527 of 15,377 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Saint Louis University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due July 28, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Louis University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1210 to 1430, with a median around 1340. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Saint Louis University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Saint Louis University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Saint Louis University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Saint Louis University have supplemental essays?
No. Saint Louis University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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