Saint Louis University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Saint Louis University?

Saint Louis University charges private-university tuition rather than separate in-state and out-of-state undergraduate rates. In the 2024-25 reported figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $54,760 and required fees were $1,000. Those are published charges before scholarships or other aid, not what every student pays.

For the same reported cost period, room and board was $15,820 and books and supplies were $1,290. Adding those four reported categories gives $72,870. That subtotal is not a complete personal cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses and program-specific charges may add to it, while a commuter's housing costs will differ. Students should use the budget for their own year, program and living arrangement rather than combining figures from different academic years.

Financial aid can change the amount a family pays substantially. Reported average net prices by family-income band were $21,854 for annual income up to $48,000 and $27,466 for income above $110,000, with other reported income bands falling between those amounts. A net price is an average cost after grant aid, not an individual quote; it can still require savings, earnings or borrowing.

SLU offers institutional scholarships alongside aid for eligible students through federal and state programs. Applicants seeking need-based assistance should complete the required financial-aid application, generally the FAFSA for federal aid, and check SLU's current priority dates and any scholarship-specific steps. The university's reported average undergraduate grant-aid amount was $35,812, but award size varies. About 30% of students in the reported aid measure used student loans, a reminder to distinguish grants and scholarships, which generally do not need repayment, from borrowed funds.

What are the work-study opportunities at Saint Louis University?

Saint Louis University students can pursue part-time employment and career-development support, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award and internship are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that allows an eligible student to earn wages through an approved job; it is not an automatic payment credited to the tuition bill.

Students can look for campus positions through SLU's student-employment resources and may find work related to offices, research or other university operations. A student without Federal Work-Study eligibility may still qualify for a regular part-time position. Work-Study eligibility, job availability, hours and hiring decisions are separate questions, so an aid award does not by itself guarantee employment.

SLU's career services support career exploration and job-search preparation through advising and resources such as résumé and interview guidance, internship searching, and employer-facing events. Students should use those services to examine experience requirements and recruiting timelines in their field. Career advising helps with a search; it should not be mistaken for a verified job-placement outcome.