University of Missouri-St Louis
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Missouri residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,108 students.
About This School
University of Missouri-St Louis is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri with approximately 5,108 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Missouri-St Louis has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,323 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $49,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) is a public research university in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. Established in 1963, it is the newest of the four universities in the University of Missouri System. Located on the former grounds of Bellerive Country Club, the university's campus stretches into the municipalities of Bellerive Acres, Bel-Nor, Cool Valley, and Normandy. Additional facilities are located at the former site of Marillac College and at Grand Center, both in St. Louis city.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $12,323/year net price and relatively low median debt of $16,500, this school is genuinely affordable, and median earnings of $49,200 a decade out are reasonable for a regional public university. The concern worth flagging is that only 57% of students graduate, and 32% of freshmen don't return after their first year — suggesting many students struggle to finish, which is worth asking the school directly about before enrolling. Worth considering if you're a cost-conscious student with a clear plan and strong support systems, particularly for business, education, or nursing programs tied to the St. Louis job market.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,108 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Missouri-St Louis
One University Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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