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Chances of getting into Saint Louis University Main Campus

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
70%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Louis University Main Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Saint Louis University-Main Campus and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is 70%.  It ranks #23 in Missouri for lowest rate of acceptance. Saint Louis University-Main Campus is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 10,540 out of 15,047 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 18 percent on standardized admission tests. Saint Louis University Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.95. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Saint Louis University-Main Campus application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Louis University Main Campus. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 9% of students submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Saint Louis University-Main Campus SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1220-1430
Applicants Submitting SAT 
9%
SAT Scores for Saint Louis University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 620
SAT Math 25th 600
SAT Composite 25th 1220
SAT Scores for Saint Louis University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 710
SAT Math 75th 720
SAT Composite 75th 1430
Average SAT Score 1330

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 is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Saint Louis University Main Campus score in the top 22 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1220-1430.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Saint Louis University Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1430 and Above Good >82%
1325 to 1430 Avg + 70%-82%
1220 to 1325 Avg - 55%-70%
1115 to 1220 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 1115 Low <39%
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
26%
ACT Scores for Saint Louis University Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 27
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for Saint Louis University Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Saint Louis University-Main Campus?

Saint Louis University Main Campus is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Saint Louis University-Main Campus regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Saint Louis University Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >83%
29 to 32 Avg + 70%-83%
27 to 29 Avg - 58%-70%
25 to 27 Reach 46%-58%
Less than 25 Low <46%
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.95
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Louis University Main Campus?

Applicants require 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 3.95 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Missouri for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Saint Louis University-Main Campus accepts 70% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Saint Louis University Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 50.56% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 19.79% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 12.1% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 7.64% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 4.74% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 4.57% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.61% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

70% of Saint Louis University Main Campus freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Louis University Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 39%
Top 25% of class 70%
Top 50% of class 91%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Saint Louis University Main Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 9,200 5,847 15,047
Accepted 6,530 4,010 10,540
Acceptance Rate 71% 69% 70%
Enrolled 1,135 659 1,794
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 16% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Louis University Main Campus is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Louis University Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Louis University Main Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Louis University Main Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179159 IPEDS survey data for Saint Louis University Main Campus.

FAQs

Does Saint Louis University Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

9% of students submit their SAT scores to Saint Louis University-Main Campus. 26% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Saint Louis University Main Campus?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to Saint Louis University-Main Campus. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Saint Louis University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1220 and 1430. 9% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Saint Louis University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 32. 26% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.