SLU Quick Facts

The "Quick Facts" are designed as a quick reference guide to the information contained in the most recent University "Master Statistics". This overview consists of the data that were collected from various university departments for that publication.

A 1-page printable pdf document of the quick facts will be listed at the bottom of the page with the official Oct. 1st snapshot data. For more information and historical data, please reference the Common Data Set

Statistics for Fall 2025 as of October 1st, 2025.

Student EnrollmentsHeadcountFTE*
Overall Enrollment1,8121,793.5
Undergraduate1,7781,766.9
Graduate3426.7
Fall First Year Class 
Applicants5229
Acceptance Rate55.8%
Yield14.3%
Matriculants (enrl as of Oct. 1)418
Early Decision28%
Early Action45%
Undergraduates by GenderHeadcountPercent
Male87849%
Female90151%
X10.0%
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
by Race/Ethnicity
HeadcountPercent
US Hispanic/Latino1036%
US Black422.%
US Asian312%
US Native American/American Indian91%
US Nat Hawaiian/Pacific Islander10%
US Multiracial/Other Minority432%
Subtotal, US students of color22913%
US White1,31675%
US, unknown231%
Non-resident Alien19111%
Total, Undergrad Degree-Seeking1,759100%
Degrees Conferred (2024-2025)Degrees
Bachelor's530
Double/Triple/Combined Majors43%
Master’s13
Placement Rate (7-9 months out)Class 2024
Total Placement Rate94%
Primarily Postbacc. Education23%
Primarily Employed71%
Most Popular Majors at GraduationPercent of Students
Business in the Liberal Arts15%
Psychology14%
Economics14%
Political Science11%
Biology11%
1-yr Retention (Persistence) RateFall 2023 Cohort
First-Years Returning Sophomore Year90.3%
Cohort Graduation Rates (entering term)4-Year5-Year6-Year
Fall 201969.2%77.0%78.6%
Fall 202074.4%79.6% 
Fall 202174.3%  
Tuition and Fees (2025-2026) 
Comprehensive Fee$85,400
Tuition & Fees$67,890
Room & Board$17,510

*FTE = Full Time Equivalent

Link to one-page pdf Quick Facts: Quick Facts 2025