Saint Louis University Acceptance Rate
Saint Louis, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,377
- Admitted
- 12,527
- Yield
- 14.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Saint Louis University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.1% in 2014–15 to 81.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 14,238 to 15,377 (+8%) over that period.
Its 81.5% rate makes Saint Louis University more selective than about 39% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 25%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.9% for women vs 77.1% for men, a 7.8-point gap). Saint Louis University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 14.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,238 | 8,697 | 61.1% | 1,648 |
| 2015–16 | 13,464 | 8,527 | 63.3% | 1,641 |
| 2016–17 | 12,772 | 8,269 | 64.7% | 1,530 |
| 2017–18 | 13,431 | 8,653 | 64.4% | 1,633 |
| 2018–19 | 15,120 | 8,698 | 57.5% | 1,517 |
| 2019–20 | 15,573 | 9,076 | 58.3% | 1,902 |
| 2020–21 | 16,580 | 9,208 | 55.5% | 1,542 |
| 2021–22 | 15,047 | 10,540 | 70% | 1,794 |
| 2022–23 | 12,986 | 11,001 | 84.7% | 1,665 |
| 2023–24 | 15,377 | 12,527 | 81.5% | 1,775 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,684 | 7,373 | 84.9% |
| Men | 6,675 | 5,147 | 77.1% |
| Unknown | 18 | 7 | 38.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–710 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 600–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 35% |
How Saint Louis University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Saint Louis University's acceptance rate?
Saint Louis University's acceptance rate is 81.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,527 admitted of 15,377 applicants).
Is Saint Louis University test optional?
Saint Louis University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Saint Louis University?
Saint Louis University received 15,377 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,527.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Louis University?
Admitted students at Saint Louis University typically scored 610–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Saint Louis University getting harder to get into?
Saint Louis University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.1% in 2014–15 to 81.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.slu.edu/.