Saint Louis University: what international applicants need

What are Saint Louis University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Saint Louis University has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, Early Decision II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on July 28, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Saint Louis University's acceptance rate?

75% for students who started in fall 2024: Saint Louis University admitted 11,656 of its 15,533 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Saint Louis University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Saint Louis University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 28, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Saint Louis University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 600–710 in Math and 600–700 in Reading and Writing (10% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 25–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Saint Louis University's application fee for international students?

Saint Louis University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Saint Louis University accept?

Saint Louis University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Saint Louis University require?

Saint Louis University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Saint Louis University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Saint Louis University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does Saint Louis University have?

370 of Saint Louis University's 10,413 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Saint Louis University cost for international students?

Saint Louis University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $55,760, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $15,280. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $77,110 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source