Saint Louis University

St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO

• Medium sized private university located in a large city.   Has a campus in Spain as well.

• Recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care and a strong commitment to faith and service.

• Offers 86 undergraduate majors.

• Strongest programs include health sciences, business, philosophy, theology, flight science, engineering, nursing and exercise science.

• Academic atmosphere is competitive.

• 47% of classes have fewer than 20 students.

• Merit scholarships average $19,000.  98% of students received aid in 2020.

• Half of the freshmen take part in residential learning communities centered on a specific theme or interest.

• Fairly large Greek system (12% of men, 29% of women)

• Over 80% of students participate in community service.  One of the nation’s top colleges for making an impact.

• Division I sports.

• No football team.

• Hammocks throughout campus.

• Mascot is a symbol of things as they ought to be, who also brings good luck.  Visitors to campus like to rub the belly of the statue in hopes of getting good luck.