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University of Missouri-St Louis

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 749
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 57%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, UMSL is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Missouri-St Louis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, UMSL emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at UMSL suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,214

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-St Louis in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,532

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-St Louis in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at University of Missouri-St Louis received on average $13,438 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,438
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 173 43% $5,450 $942,911
Other Federal Grant 173 43% $5,620 $972,264
State Grant/Scholarships 186 47% $2,257 $419,782
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 370 93% $10,184 $3,768,188
Total Grant & Scholarships 384 96% $13,438 $5,160,234

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Missouri-St Louis students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Missouri-St Louis students is 57.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.7%.

57.6%

  • asian 62.5% 10 students
  • African American 45.0% 41 students
  • white 61.2% 175 students
  • unknown 54.6% 12 students
  • hispanic 30.0% 6 students
  • International Students 80.5% 33 students
  • Mixed Race 38.9% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Missouri-St Louis provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Missouri-St Louis offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)