by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a SLU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how SLU measures up.
SLU is ranked #2,488 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Missouri, it ranks #70 of 74 for value.
Among the majors SLU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions | #14 of 14 |
| Medical Technologist | #14 of 14 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | #14 of 19 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | #15 of 19 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #15 of 19 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | #28 of 30 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | #35 of 45 |
| General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology | #44 of 51 |
| Aviation Technology / Pilot | #44 of 51 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | #56 of 66 |
Below is the detailed SLU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Saint Louis University is ranked #3 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #70 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the SLU financial aid page to be sure.
Saint Louis University is ranked #2,488 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Saint Louis University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SLU costs about $26,798. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $107,194 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $72,406 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,398 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $26,798 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $107,194 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the SLU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a SLU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $289,624 | — | — |
| All Students | $107,194 | #2,488 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,592 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $289,624 | — | — |
| All Students | $107,194 | #70 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,592 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at SLU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20,869 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,738 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,950 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,695 |
| Over $110K | $33,177 |
About 95% of SLU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $35,812 per year. Get more details on the SLU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the SLU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.