St. Louis University

221 N. Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63103

Visit Website: http://www.slu.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1818
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
7,421
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$750,736,455
Application Deadline:
August 1
Application Fee:
$N/A
Selectivity:
More selective
Tuition Costs:
$26,448
Room & Board Costs:
$8,230

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station
Student Organizations:
108
Honor Societies:
Alpha Delta Sigma (Advertising), Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Med), Alpha Eta (Allied Health), Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology), Alpha Sigma Lambda (Professional Studies), Alpha Sigma Nu, Beta Beta Beta (Biology), Beta Gama Sigma (Business), Delta Sigma Phi, Golden Key (National Honor Society), National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics), Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership), Order of Omega (Greek Honors Society), Phi Alpha Theta (History), Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law), Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Delta Pi, Pi Mu Epsilon (Math), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), Psi chi (Psychology), Sigma Tau Delta (English), Theta Alpha Kappa (Theology)
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Campus Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministry, CLC Groups, Christian Student Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Intervaristy Christian Fellowship, Knights of Columbus, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Muslim Student Association, Orthodix Christian Fellowship/PSO, Pax Christi, R. C. I. A, SLU Jews, Students for Life, Wesley Foundation
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) African American Studies Society, African Student Association, Asian Students in Action, Association of Black Social Workers, Black Law Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Filipino Student Association, H. A. L. O, Indian Asian Student Association, International Business Club, International Student Federation, Irish-American Student Guild, Italian Club, Korean Student Association, La Association, Latin American Law Students Association, The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, Model Organization of African American Unity, Model UN/Model Arab League, Multicultural Student Public Health Association, Spanish Student Association, Students Together Against Racial Tension, Taiwanese Student Association
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Phi Omega, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Campus Kitchen, Relay for Life, SLU food drive committee, Commuter Student Association, KSLU, SLU TV, Residence Hall Association, Student Activities Board, Student Government Association, University News, Students for Life, College Republicans, College Democrats, UNA, Wilderness Adventure Club, Amnesty International, Blue Crew, SLU Ambassadors, Rainbow Alliance, Graduate Student Association, Women in Aviation, Presidential Scholars, Men's and Women's a cappela groups, Jazz Band, Club and intramural sports, Sororities and Fraternities, Advertising Club, Oriflamme, Great Issues Committee, Service Leadership program, Health Law Association, International Law Students' Association, Public Interest Law Group, Student Bar Association, Women Law Association, departmental honorary organizations, Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary, Association of Black Social Workers, Association of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Alpha Kappa Psi Business fraternity, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, Freshmen in Business, National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philosophy club, PR club, Public Service Student Association, SLU Aviation Club, SLU Dietetics Club, SLU Occupational Therapy Club, Society of Women Engineers, Sports Medicine Student Association, Insatiable Dance Team, Italian Club, J. U. S. T. I. C. E. , Melody of Praise Gospel Ensemble, Phases of Motion, Student Alumni Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Golden Key National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Honor Student Association, Next Big Thing committee.
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) University News (Weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
13
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
19%
Number of Sororities:
6
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
15%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
Remedial:
N/A
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
Ernst & Young, Boeing, Deloitte, Famous-Barr, RBG
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
1,893,063
Library Facilities:
Pius Memorial Library, Health Sciences Center Library, Omer Poos-Law Library
Museums
Saint Louis University Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, and Samuel Cupples House
Computers Available:
1,350
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
500
Wired Labs:
1,421
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
Wireless Capacity:
9,000
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
No
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (41%), women's dorms (7%), men's dorms (7%), sorority housing (4%), fraternity housing (2%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (39%)
Sprinkler System:
75%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
325 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Saint Louis, MO (10)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Saint Louis, MO (1)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Saint Louis, MO (2)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered at cooperating institution (Washington University)
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Offered on campus
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
2-3 major concerts a year, Showers of Service, Make a Difference Day, Spring Fever events, national speakers, Comedians, Family Weekend, SLU Encounter retreat, Sunday Night Mass, International Banquet, Atlas week, Homecoming week, Greek week, Relay for Life, Welcome Week, SLU Cinema weekly movies, Black History month events, semi-formal and formal dances, Saturday night local and regional concerts, grilled cheese nights.