- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–700 reading and writing, 600–710 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
- Average net price: $30,911 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Saint Louis University reported: an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Saint Louis University reviews each application.
Saint Louis University GPA requirements
Saint Louis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Louis University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Saint Louis University acceptance rate
Saint Louis University admitted 11,656 of 15,533 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Saint Louis University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Saint Louis, Missouri, with 10,413 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Louis University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 655 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1317 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Saint Louis University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Saint Louis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,911 a year at Saint Louis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Saint Louis University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Louis University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Saint Louis University?
A lot: Saint Louis University requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Saint Louis University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Saint Louis University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–700 in reading and writing and 600–710 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Louis University?
Saint Louis University's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,656 of 15,533 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Saint Louis University test optional?
Check Saint Louis University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Saint Louis University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 36% sent ACT scores.
Is it easy to get into Saint Louis University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Louis University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Saint Louis University look for?
Saint Louis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does Saint Louis University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,911 a year at Saint Louis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Saint Louis University accept AP credit?
Yes. Saint Louis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Saint Louis University consider legacy status?
No. Saint Louis University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Saint Louis University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Saint Louis UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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