Saint Louis University-Main Campus Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
8,332

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Guided by our enduring Jesuit mission, we offer our nearly 13,000 students a highly rigorous and deeply transformative education that helps them develop into bold, confident leaders. Rated among the nation’s top research universities, SLU boasts 14 graduate and undergraduate programs ranked among the top 50 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

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Overview

Founded	1818
Full-Time Undergraduate	8,332
Transfer Students	299
Programs	154 Programs
Courses	2,879 Courses
Equivalencies	3,254 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$46,400
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,400
Books and Supplies	$1,200

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

For consideration for need-based assistance or eligibility for low-interest student loans, students must complete the FAFSA. Saint Louis University offers a number of merit-based scholarships for transfer students. To qualify for these awards, you must meet scholarship-specific requirements. GPA requirements for scholarships will be calculated based on your cumulative GPA at the time of your application.
Tuition and Fees:

Total Cost of Attendance Per Year (Fall and Spring): $ 64, 892 Full-Time, Resident (on-campus); $64,892 Full-Time, Off-Campus; $58,232 Full-Time, Living with Parent.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

At Saint Louis University, we welcome transfer students and the diversity of intellectual experiences they bring to our campus.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall/Spring (with the exception of certain majors)	Rolling

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The minimum for all admission is a 2.5 GPA, but the requirement could be higher depending on your major.
Official Transcripts:

Submit official copies of transcripts from every college or university where you’ve attempted credit. If you have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at the time you apply for admission, you must submit an official high school transcript.
SAT Scores:

If you have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at the time you apply for admission, you must submit ACT or SAT scores.
Essay:

Neither an essay nor résumé are required as part of your application for admission. In some cases, a personal statement may be required of applicants seeking readmission to the University.
Apply Here:

https://www.slu.edu/admission/transfer/index.php

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Most general college-level classes in which you achieved a grade of “C” or higher should transfer to SLU.
Credits (Min/Max):

You may transfer an unlimited number of credits to Saint Louis University.

Virtual Tour

If you can't visit our St. Louis campus in person, taking a virtual tour, watching videos about SLU, clicking through a slideshow and checking out our webcams — day or night — is the next best thing. See students studying on the quad, heading to lunch at Busch Student Center or gathering at the clock tower in the heart of campus.

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