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Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO / School Detail
APPLICATION FEE
$100
Tuition In State
$69,960
Tuition Out of State
$69,960
Average GPA
3.9
AVERAGE MCAT
514

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Private Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
176
Founding Year
1836
Accreditation Year
1942
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $487,773
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for SLU using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Above national average cost of living

St. Louis, MO is about 1.13x higher than the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment raises the living allowance from $3,000 to about $3,390 per month, mainly reflecting rent, food, transportation, and day-to-day expenses. Compare this with your own housing plan before treating it as exact.

Environment: Urban

Situated in a moderately accessible neighborhood, SLU offers a mix of walking and biking options. Students may find that many daily needs are reachable without a car, though longer trips still benefit from alternative transportation.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 39% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.

Secondary Essays for SLU

1. Motivation and Fit
Do you wish to include any comments to the Saint Louis University School of Medicine Admissions Committee? Please explain.
2. Other
Has any family member been a current or past student at the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine? Please do not include any affiliation with the SLU undergraduate campus in your response....
3. Other
Please select any of the following criteria that apply to you: - Attended a SLU program (such as AIMS, Summer Scholars, Summer Undergraduate Research Program, MAPP, etc.) - A family member is or was...
4. Other
Will you be a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year? Yes/No. If no, please describe your current activities: ()
5. Other
Please select one option that applies to you during your time as an undergraduate student: - Paid employment for an average of 10-19 hours per week for 4 years - Paid employment for an average of 20...

About the School

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, established in 1836, holds the distinction of awarding the first medical degree west of the Mississippi River.

Curriculum

The four-year M.D. program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine integrates basic and clinical sciences through an organ system approach.

Facilities

The School of Medicine is located on the SLU health campus, south of the main campus, adjacent to the nursing and allied health schools.

Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025