Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, MO
Higher purpose. Greater good.
Saint Louis University is built on the Jesuit tradition of "cura personalis," or caring for the whole person. This means the College doesn't just train you to be a technician; it challenges you to think deeply about how your art interacts with the world. Located in the heart of a city famous for its culture, the University provides a professional backdrop for your artistic journey.
Academics that push boundaries
The curriculum at the University is designed to be hands-on from day one. Whether you are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art or exploring art history, you will find yourself in small, collaborative classes. The program offers eight distinct areas of emphasis, including ceramics, graphic design, and computer art. You will spend your time in specialized 2-D and 3-D studios, learning to master everything from traditional oil painting to cutting-edge digital software. By the time you reach your senior capstone, you will have a professional portfolio ready to show the world.
A campus alive with creativity
Life as an art student here extends far beyond the studio walls. The University is home to three on-campus museums and the McNamee Gallery, which is dedicated specifically to showcasing student work. Because the campus is located in the Grand Center Arts District, you are just steps away from world-class galleries and theaters. You can join student-run groups like Tidy Projects, a graphic design studio where students work with real-world clients, or participate in themed exhibitions that bring the entire campus community together.
Our dynamic city
The St. Louis metropolitan region boasts more than 2.8 million people, and SLU’s Midtown, St. Louis, neighborhood is home to or nearby many of the city’s top cultural attractions. Students enjoy nationally-recognized parks, renowned museums, world-class theaters, historical landmarks and professional sports teams. SLU’s own Chaifetz Arena draws thousands of people year-round for music, entertainment and sporting events. Midtown is also experiencing a new renaissance, thanks to more than $1.2 billion in recent housing, retail and business development, with SLU at the center of its growth.
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#53 Best Value School | U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
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#13 Best Catholic College in America | Niche.com |
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#157 among the top 400 universities in the country | Wall Street Journal |
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#102 out of nearly 1,500 national universities | U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
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Top 15% of America’s four-year colleges | The Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges 2025 |
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#2 Health Care Law Program | U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Law Schools |
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#12 in Entrepreneurship and International Business | U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Business Schools |
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#24 in Health Care Management | U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Health Schools |
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Size: 8,502 undergraduate students
Gender: 57% female, 43% male
Geographic diversity: 50 states and 96 countries represented
Student-faculty ratio: 8:1
Average class size: 26
Faculty excellence: 90% of full-time faculty hold terminal degrees.
Student involvement: 200+ organizations to join
Athletics: SLU competes in 11 NCAA Division 1 sports and is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference
Greek life: 20+ fraternities and sororities
Jesuits: 40 Jesuits teach, study and minister at SLU.
Undergraduate programs
SLU offers more than 90 challenging, relevant undergraduate degrees, along with minors, concentrations, certificates and accelerated programs. All programs are direct entry and will give students a truly personalized college experience.
