Saint Louis University
- Private
- Research university
Saint Louis University: international tuition 15,840 USD per year, one-year total cost 83,710 USD, acceptance rate 75%. Need-based aid is not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
Yes: a Vietnamese international first-year applicant can be considered for SLU merit scholarships through the admission application. However, SLU says international students cannot receive need-based aid or grants and it does not accept the CSS Profile.
Getting in. The school admits 75% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 600–700, Math 600–710, ACT 25–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 110+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 83,710 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 2/11. You apply through Coalition application/Scoir. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Saint Louis University?
International tuition is 15,840 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 83,710 USD.
Does Saint Louis University offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is not open to international students. Yes: a Vietnamese international first-year applicant can be considered for SLU merit scholarships through the admission application. However, SLU says international students cannot receive need-based aid or grants and it does not accept the CSS Profile.
What English scores does Saint Louis University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Louis University?
The acceptance rate is 75%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Tuition by group
- School for Professional Studies15,840 USD≈ ₫413M
- Undergraduate58,960 USD≈ ₫1.54B
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesInternational merit scholarships are described as based on the admission application; the scholarship page also says applicants by Dec. 1 are automatically considered.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state that SLU uses need-blind admission for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page only says SLU does not accept the CSS Profile; it does not establish whether another international financial-aid form is required.
Scholarships at this school
Billiken ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Dec. 1
Ignatian ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Dec. 1
Martin Luther King Jr. ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Feb. 1
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Dec. 1
SLU Tuition PromiseIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply for admission and submit FAFSA as early as possible; deposit by May 1.
University ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Dec. 1
Vice Presidents' ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Dec. 1
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- EssaysRequired
- InterviewRecommended
- Supplementary applicationiA résumé of activities and recommendation letters are not required but are encouraged.Recommended
- Proof of fundsiFinancial proof is required but does not affect the admission decision.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Decision I application deadline (ED)Applicationin18days
- Early Decision I admission notification begins (ED)Decision+47 days
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+47 days
- Regular Decision deadline for Flight Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy (RD)Application+47 days
- Application deadline for most honors, scholars and special programsOther+82 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+96 days
- Early Decision II admission notification begins (ED2)Decision+109 days
- Early Action admission notification by this date (EA)Decision+109 days
- Regular Decision completed-application date for decisions by April 15 (RD)Application+152 days
- Regular Decision decisions released by Apr 15 for applications completed by Mar 16 (RD)Decision+182 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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