#51 in Best Medical Schools
Founded in 1901, Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in St. Louis, MO.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is ranked 51st in Best Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Saint Louis University School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
  • The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is 513 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is 3.86 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is $67,294 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is 2.93% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
  • Total 742 medical school students have enrolled to Saint Louis University School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 Saint Louis University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is $67,294. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 4.62% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Saint Louis University School of Medicine's tuition is 2.81% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 3.1% lower than average tuition of Missouri medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Saint Louis University is $53,244. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $24,494.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $15,800 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $6,780.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Saint Louis University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees$67,294
U.S. Private Medical School Average$65,457
Missouri Private Medical School Average$69,419
Living Costs$15,800
Miscellaneous expenses$6,780
Books & Supplies$250
Undergraduate Program$53,244
Graduate Program$24,494

4-Year MD Program Total Costs

The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is $338,176 based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 Years Estimation
Tuition & Fees$64,322$63,800$63,120$62,886$254,128
Room & Board / transportation$12,230$13,150$13,390$12,900$51,670
Books & Supplies$250$250$250$250$1,000
Miscellaneous Expenses$6,780$8,040$8,854$7,704$31,378
COA$83,582$85,240$85,614$83,740$338,176

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is 513. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Saint Louis University School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.86 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - Saint Louis University School of Medicine513
U.S. Medical Schools512
Missouri Medical Schools513
GPA - Saint Louis University School of Medicine3.86
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
Missouri Medical Schools3.84

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is 2.93% where 6,077 applicants have applied to and 178 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Saint Louis medicine is lower (difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
MissouriOther StateMenWomen
Applicants6,077 407
(6.7%)
5,670
(93.3%)
2,966
(48.8%)
3,081
(50.7%)
Enrolled178 60
(33.7%)
118
(66.3%)
76
(42.7%)
102
(57.3%)
Acceptance Rate2.93% 14.74% 2.08% 2.56% 3.31%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
Missouri Medical Schools4.26% 15.52% 2.09% 3.28% 5.23%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 178 first-time students have enrolled in Saint Louis University School of Medicine.By residency, 33.7% of new students is Missouri residents and 66.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 57.3% of enrolled students is women and 42.7% is men students.
A total of 742 students have enrolled to Saint Louis University School of Medicine. By gender, there are 331 male and 410 female students at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
2024 Student Population at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
2024
Total Enrollment742
Men Students331
Women Students410
First-time Students178