Saint Louis University

About

Saint Louis University (SLU) is a prestigious Catholic institution located in St. Louis, Missouri, with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to service and social justice. Established in 1818, it is recognized as one of the oldest universities west of the Mississippi River and the second-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. SLU offers a comprehensive range of more than 100 undergraduate and 140 graduate programs tailored to help students achieve a personalized and transformative educational experience. The university emphasizes rigorous academic standards while integrating ethics, spirituality, and compassion into its curriculum. With a student body of over 15,000 individuals from diverse backgrounds and countries, SLU fosters an inclusive environment that encourages community engagement, critical inquiry, and research excellence. It ranks among the nation's top research institutions, with several of its programs listed among the top 50 according to U.S. News & World Report. The university’s commitment to service is illustrated by the fact that its students contribute more than 1.6 million hours of community service annually. All these elements come together to form SLU’s mission to prepare students not just for immediate professional success, but also to be leaders who contribute positively to society, reflecting the Jesuit values of education for justice and the greater good.