Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Can I get into Saint Louis University-Main Campus? The school has a 64% acceptance rate. Last year, 8,653 out of 13,431 applicants were admitted making Saint Louis University-Main Campus a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 20 percent. Saint Louis University Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 640 |
| SAT Math 25th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1240 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 710 |
| SAT Math 75th | 730 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1440 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1340 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Louis University Main Campus?
Saint Louis University Main Campus typically requires applicants to be in the top 19 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1240 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1140. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1340 out of 1600. 13 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1440 and Above | Good | >75% |
| 1340 to 1440 | Avg + | 64%-75% |
| 1240 to 1340 | Avg - | 51%-64% |
| 1140 to 1240 | Reach | 38%-51% |
| Less than 1140 | Low | <38% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 25 |
| ACT Math 25th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 25 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 29 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 31 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 28 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
Admission data indicates that Saint Louis University-Main Campus regularly accepts students with ACT's of 25 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 22 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 90 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Louis University Main Campus.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 31 and Above | Good | >75% |
| 28 to 31 | Avg + | 64%-75% |
| 25 to 28 | Avg - | 51%-64% |
| 22 to 25 | Reach | 38%-51% |
| Less than 22 | Low | <38% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need exceptionally good grades to get into Saint Louis University Main Campus. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Louis University Main Campus was 3.77 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Saint Louis University-Main Campus accepts 64% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 57% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 16% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 8% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 8% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
68% of Saint Louis University Main Campus freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 38% |
| Top 25% of class | 68% |
| Top 50% of class | 90% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 10% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 7,976 | 5,455 | 13,431 |
| Accepted | 5,234 | 3,419 | 8,653 |
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 63% | 64% |
| Enrolled | 1,021 | 612 | 1,633 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 18% | 19% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 119 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 20, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Saint Louis University-Main Campus before the Aug 20 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| May 4 | May 17 |
| Jun 1 | Jul 10 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
| Jul 13 | Jul 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Saint Louis University Main Campus and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179159 IPEDS survey data for Saint Louis University Main Campus.
