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Public, 4-Year
Saint Louis, MO

University of Missouri-St Louis

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MO. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$13,440

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

57.2%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

54.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$53,037

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of Missouri-St Louis is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Saint Louis, MO. With a competitive tuition profile of $13,440, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 54.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing500 – 620
20025th–75th percentile800
Math530 – 600
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite20 – 27
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

57.2%

Transfer-Out Rate0.0%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$53,760

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$23,037

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$176,610

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$406,980

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Missouri-St Louis is $20,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
54.5%
45.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
60.9%
Black
18.5%
Unknown
5.4%
Asian
5.0%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more
4.0%
International
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$13,440

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$10,019
$30k - $48k$9,080
$48k - $75k$12,980
$75k+$19,284

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$20,000
Pell Grant Recipients17.8%
Using Federal Loans19.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment53.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,318
Avg. Pell Grant$5,643
Avg. State/Local Grant$2,626
Avg. Institutional Grant$8,378
Students Receiving Grants95.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

68.3%

Success

54.4%

In-State Cost

$13,440

Age 25+ Students

15.2%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

3,300 students

Local City Insights

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