Our origins are humble. In November 1818, classes were offered to “young gentlemen” in a few rooms rented by newly arrived Bishop Louis DuBourg. Vincentian seminarians were studying theology nearby. A few years later, the Jesuits of the Missouri Mission began to run the school. And the rest, as they say, is history.
190+ undergraduate and graduate programs offered
Saint Louis University is a premier research university where students and faculty work side by side to tackle tough questions and find solutions that impact communities in St. Louis and around the world.
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Central air conditioning, on-site laundry, 24-hour security desk, fraternity and sorority chapter rooms, community lounges on each floor, technology-capable multipurpose room, bike storage outside of building.
Wi-Fi, cable.
Services provided by SLUCare physicians at the Saint Louis University Student Health Center include internal, medicine, gynecology, orthopedics, psychiatry, sports medicine, and more.
Saint Louis University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. SLU has been continuously accredited since 1916.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 45 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 629 | 623 | 668 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 951 | - | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 34 reviews
What stood out to me most during my time at the university was the teaching methodology, which emphasized learning through practice, with professors who could simplify complex concepts effectively. I also greatly enjoyed my experience as a club president, which allowed me to practice leadership while learning from my mistakes, as well as being part of a social committee established by university professors to enhance campus life. Over five years, first as an English Licence student and then as an M.A. student in English for Communication, I benefited from competent and creative peers, dedicated professors, and a curriculum that is continuously updated and practically oriented. These experiences helped me develop both my hard and soft skills. Areas for improvement include pursuing international accreditation, fostering a stronger club culture, and improving communication between university officials and students.
You know what’s the most fulfilling thing that I’ve experienced ever since . It’s being able to answer what my professors are asking every time. Some would say it’s too little to be that fulfilling, but I always say that little things matter and that little thing boosts everything inside me.
The medical staff in here seems to be quite unfriendly or they emit a quite an authoritarian aura which is kind of a little uncomforting especially when you're clarifying questions. Well atleast this was my experience for me.
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