by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Saint Louis University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Saint Louis University stood at $55,760 each year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,000; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,760 |
| Fees | $1,000 |
| Total | $55,760 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Saint Louis University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Saint Louis University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Saint Louis University sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Saint Louis University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Saint Louis University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $48,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $49,800 |
| One Year Ago | $52,260 |
| Most Recent Year | $54,760 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at SLU has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 4.8%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $58,427 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.53%, putting next year’s cost near $58,285.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $58,285 |
| In 2 Years | $60,924 |
| In 3 Years | $63,683 |
| In 4 Years | $66,567 |
| In 5 Years | $69,581 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $249,459.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Saint Louis University, go to the Saint Louis University Financial Aid page.
