Saint Louis University Graduate Schools

Saint Louis University (referred to as Saint Louis) is a Private, 4 years school located in Saint Louis, MO. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Saint Louis University is $23,274 in average. The school has 4,729 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 13,474 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Saint Louis University (referred to as Saint Louis) is a Private, 4 years school located in Saint Louis, MO. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1916 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Saint Louis Directory Information
School NameSaint Louis University (Saint Louis)
AddressOne North Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63103-2097
Phone314-977-2222
Webhttps://www.slu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.slu.edu/apply.php
Financial Infohttps://www.slu.edu/financial-aid/index.php
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Saint Louis University is $23,274 in average. The school has 4,729 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 13,474 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 258 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 29 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$23,274
Student Population4,729
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs258 graduate programs
(29 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Saint Louis University is $23,274 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,256.
Saint Louis University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Saint Louis University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)29 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Saint Louis University is $23,274. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.92% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$20,340$654
2019-2020$20,880$654
2020-2021$21,420$654
2021-2022$21,960$654
2022-2023$22,500$774
The graduate school tuition & fees of Saint Louis is expensive compared to private graduate schools in Missouri. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Missouri graduate tuition is $17,382 (public) / $14,067 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Saint Louis University$23,274
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Missouri Graduate Schools$12,522$15,239
Public$9,435$17,382
Private$14,067
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $18,962 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Saint Louis University. On-campus living costs are increased by 11.83% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $18,962. Off-campus living costs are increased by 11.83% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,290$3,644$12,290$3,644
2019-2020$12,600$3,644$12,600$3,644
2020-2021$12,920$3,648$12,920$3,648
2021-2022$13,310$3,646$13,310$3,646
2022-2023$13,890$5,072$13,890$5,072
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,256 at Saint Louis University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.95% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,130
2019-2020$1,160
2020-2021$1,190
2021-2022$1,220
2022-2023$1,256

Graduate Programs at Saint Louis

Saint Louis University offers 151 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,520 students have completed their study at Saint Louis University.
Offered Degrees at Saint Louis University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree745868
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship413226
Doctor's degree - other20345
Post Bachelor's Degree22646
Post Master's Degree12035
Total151141,520
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Saint Louis University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Orthodontics/Orthodontology program with 15 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 101 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 173 completers.
Saint Louis University offers 151 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,520 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 868 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 345 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 46 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 35 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 5 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning5-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 4 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization3-
Women's Studies1-
Communication and Journalism [+] 13 completers-
Communication13-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 23 completers-
Artificial Intelligence1-
Informatics10-
Computer Science12-
Education [+] 35 completers-
Education6-
Curriculum and Instruction1-
Educational Leadership and Administration28-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Engineering [+] 39 completers-
Engineering38-
Computer Software Engineering1-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6 completers-
French Language and Literature3-
Spanish Language and Literature3-
Legal Studies [+] 3 completers-
Programs for Foreign Lawyers2-
Health Law1-
English Language and Literature [+] 8 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 30 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences6-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology0-
Anatomy3-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology0-
Pharmacology1-
Biostatistics2-
Bioinformatics6-
Epidemiology12-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 4 completers-
Mathematics4-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] (2 completers) 7 completers-
Strategic Intelligence3-
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare4-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 31 completers-
Nutrition Sciences31-
Sustainability Studies0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 5 completers-
Philosophy5-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 2 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies2-
Physical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology1-
Chemistry5-
Geophysics and Seismology2-
Psychology [+] 22 completers-
Experimental Psychology3-
Clinical Psychology8-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology4-
Applied Behavior Analysis7-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 5 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1-
Human Services [+] 71 completers-
Public Administration1-
Social Work70$38,800
Social Sciences [+] 26 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods3-
Criminology0-
Applied Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics16-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography2-
Political Science and Government3-
Sociology2-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 370 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders30$47,600
Advanced General Dentistry22-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management60-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1-
Physician Assistant40-
Athletic Training/Trainer8-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling3-
Public Health31$46,100
Occupational Therapy/Therapist58-
Medical Informatics15-
Dietetics/Dietitian0$48,700
Bioethics/Medical Ethics1-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse101$88,500
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)0-
Business [+] (1 completers) 146 completers-
Business Administration and Management88$79,900
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Organizational Leadership15-
Accounting16$54,400
International Business/Trade/Commerce4-
Management Science23-
History [+] 5 completers-
History5-
Total868
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization1-
Education [+] 58 completers-
Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction3-
Educational Leadership and Administration45$77,100
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration4-
Special Education and Teaching6-
Engineering [+] 5 completers-
Engineering5-
English Language and Literature [+] 1 completers-
English Language and Literature1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1-
Anatomy1-
Microbiology and Immunology1-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology0-
Pharmacology0-
Biostatistics1-
Epidemiology2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3 completers-
Mathematics3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Systems Science and Theory0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 5 completers-
Philosophy5-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 4 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies4-
Physical Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology1-
Chemistry3-
Geophysics and Seismology1-
Psychology [+] 16 completers-
Experimental Psychology9-
Clinical Psychology5-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology2-
Human Services [+] 2 completers-
Public Policy Analysis1-
Social Work1-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods0-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] (2 completers) 2 completers-
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology2-
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 109 completers-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling0-
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist4-
Public Health6-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1-
Physical Therapy/Therapist81-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics5-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse9-
Nursing Practice3-
Business [+] 1 completers-
International Marketing1-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total226
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 172 completers$52,200
Law172$52,200
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 173 completers-
Medicine173$55,700
Total345
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Informatics8-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Operations Research8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Epidemiology0-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] (2 completers) 8 completers-
Strategic Intelligence6-
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 completers-
Gerontology6-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 6 completers-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management6-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods0-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Endodontics/Endodontology0-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology0-
Periodontics/Periodontology0-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2-
Public Health (other)1-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Critical Care Nursing0-
Business [+] 7 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Organizational Leadership5-
Human Resources Development2-
Total46
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 35 completers-
Endodontics/Endodontology3-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology15-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics3-
Periodontics/Periodontology2-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing2-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing3-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing1-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing2-
Critical Care Nursing4-
Nursing Practice0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Finance0-
Total35

Graduate Student Population at Saint Louis

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 4,729 students enrolled into Saint Louis University graduate schools where it has total 13,474 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 4,107 full-time and 622 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,889 male and 2,840 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,7291,8892,840
Full-time4,1071,6842,423
Part-tme622205417
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,915 White (61.64%), 372 Black/African American (7.87%), 251 Hispanic (5.31%), 479 Asian (10.13%), and 712 students with other races. 480 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,7291,8892,840
American Indian/Native American972
Asian479215264
Black/African American372116256
Hispanic25193158
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White2,9151,1051,810
Two More1335578
Un-Known894346
Non-resident Alien480255225
Saint Louis University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 656 graduate students (13.87% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 599 graduate students (12.67% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total4,729
Enrolled Online Exclusively656
Enrolled Some Online Courses599
Not in Online Courses3,474
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Saint Louis University. 1,798 students are aged 20 to 24 (38.02% of total students), 147 students are aged above 50 (3.11%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Saint Louis University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,7291,8892,840
Age 20-21622339
Age 22-241,7366061,130
Age 25-291,467678789
Age 30-34628272356
Age 35-39336138198
Age 40-49353122231
Age 50-641374592
Over 641055

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