University of Missouri St Louis

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Louis, MO
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Overview

Total enrollment

14,736

Location Saint Louis, Missouri
Website umsl.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#421

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is located in the northern suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, approximately 20 minutes from downtown. Established in 1963 as part of the University of Missouri System, UMSL's 470-acre campus features a mix of modern and mid-century architecture, including the Mercantile Library which houses rare books and manuscripts. The university maintains a significant commuter student population while offering on-campus housing options in several residential halls and apartment complexes. UMSL is recognized for its College of Business Administration, College of Nursing, and School of Optometry?one of only 23 optometry schools in North America?while also maintaining strong programs in criminology, education, and social work. The campus operates as an NCAA Division II institution, competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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Ratings

University of Missouri-St Louis is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Missouri St Louis within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1060/1290
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/27
GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

62.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 12.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Missouri Resident Tuition

$14,112

Out of State Resident Tuition

$35,112

Breakdown

Tuition $14,112
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $0
Room and Board $13,502
Budget for Other Expenses $7,188
Total One Year Cost $35,802

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Missouri St Louis are Business, Education, and Social Sciences. 28% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 11% in Social Sciences.