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University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,564

Acceptance Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

54%

Annual Tuition

$13,440

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Missouri-St Louis earn a median of $53,037 ten years after entry — 2% below the national median. Acceptance rate 57.2%, average SAT score 1199, in-state tuition $13,440.

At a Glance

Total Students

5,108

Retention Rate

68%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

20%

Median Debt

$20,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,199

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

510–630

SAT Math (middle 50%)

550–660

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

19–27

Institution Overview

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 57.2%. The university enrolls 5,108 students. The graduation rate is 54.4%, and the retention rate is 68.3%. The median debt for students is $20,000, and 19.9% of students receive financial aid.

In-state tuition costs $13,440. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $45,770. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,564. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $53,037.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$46k

1 YEAR

$48k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 42% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Missouri-St Louis alumni earn a median of $45,770. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,564. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $53,037. The median debt for graduates is $20,000.

The university has a 57.2% acceptance rate, and 54.4% of students graduate. The retention rate is 68.3%. The in-state tuition is $13,440. A total of 19.9% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 501 / yr
Median Salary $87,974

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 282 / yr
Median Salary $48,306

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 248 / yr
Median Salary $128,634

Psychology, General

Graduates 156 / yr
Median Salary $31,663

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $61,121

Social Work

Graduates 131 / yr
Median Salary $48,620

Criminology

Graduates 99 / yr
Median Salary $38,207

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 97 / yr
Median Salary $38,332

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 97 / yr
Median Salary $32,809

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 89 / yr
Median Salary $87,641

Biology, General

Graduates 87 / yr
Median Salary $32,400

Education, General

Graduates 85 / yr
Median Salary $86,397

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $44,437

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $49,509

History

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $44,022

Optometry

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $97,440

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $54,832

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $69,638

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $32,224

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $78,941

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $58,274

Economics

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $46,583

Political Science and Government

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $36,050

Mathematics

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $31,856

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Campus Location

Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400

University of Missouri-St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Missouri-St Louis has an acceptance rate of 57.2%.