History
When the citizens of Normandy passed a bond allowing Normandy School District officials to purchase the Bellerive Country Club for $600,000 in 1957 for a community college site, the plan was locally criticized as a "speculative venture."
Education
UMSL’s fundamental purpose is to educate and graduate diverse students as they seek different and better lives. Our academic programs emphasize student growth through research, internship opportunities, and one-on-one attention. Our award-winning faculty propels many of our academic programs to be ranked among the best in the nation. We invite you to join our community of UMSL Tritons! Explore our academic reach below.
Research
The Office of Research and Economic & Community Development provides leadership and support in the design, execution and operation of programs in sponsored research, technology commercialization and regional engagement and development at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Career
The Department of Human Resources will continue to provide and convey visible support to the University of Missouri-St. Louis' management and staff in achieving the defined goals of academic development, lifelong learning, educational outreach, community diversity, partnering and growth by building on a solid foundation of core values, practices and resources designed to ensure a positive, productive relationship between the university and its employees.
Housing services
- Mansion Hill offers one and two bedroom apartments to UMSL students aged 21 and older who are enrolled in at least three credit hours.
- Oak Hall is a six-story, 130,000 square foot residential hall that accommodates more than 400 students.
- University Meadows Student Village is an UMSL partner. This on-campus privatized housing facility is geared towards students looking for the independent apartment style housing experience.
Library services
In order to help protect patrons and staff, The Thomas Jefferson Library Building, along with the rest of the buildings at UMSL are operating under an occupancy restriction of 25% of each building's capacity.
Medical services
Health Services is staffed by qualified and accredited medical personnel, with oversight from two local specialty physicians. We're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students by providing quality care, exceptional service, and education about healthy lifestyle choices.
Campus life
This campus has numerous educational opportunities, developmental programs, and support services which complement your academic success and experience. Residential Life and Housing would like to be a part of that experience and invite you to visit and explore the many benefits of living on campus. Our office offers three on campus living options for your convenience!
Student clubs
From leadership, to cultural, to just plain fun, Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) at UMSL make it easy to get involved. Students who join RSOs make new friends, learn new skills, and perform better in classes. Plus with over 100 student orgs on campus there's something for everyone!
Accreditation
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. As part of maintaining accreditation, UMSL’s programs and processes are periodically reviewed to ensure institutional quality and integrity.
University of Missouri–St. Louis Overview
University of Missouri–St. Louis Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 17.1% United States
Top 13.2% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
951
By TopUniversities
Climbed 250 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 1201 | 951 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1659
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 108 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1357 | 1551 | 1659 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
University of Missouri–St. Louis Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Saint Louis City
University of Missouri–St. Louis Student Reviews & Awards
3.5
Based on 4 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
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The online learning was better than I expected
Good experience as an online student. There wasn't much of a social network of online students but that was okay with me. The education program provides many opportunities for hands-on learning including volunteering with local community organizations, shadowing teachers, student teaching, and guiding you as you conduct research in your classroom.
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