Saint Louis University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Saint Louis University has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.8%(5,860)
Hispanic
6.2%(718)
African American
7.0%(803)
Asian
9.5%(1,093)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
4.0%(466)
Unknown
22.4%(2,583)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment17,857
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Saint Louis University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Saint Louis University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.6%(4,842)
Women
58.7%(7,002)
Other
0.7%(80.5)

Gender Statistics

Men4,842

27% of total enrollment

Women7,002

39% of total enrollment

Other80.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Saint Louis University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
28.4%(2,987)
18-19
32.0%(3,362)
20-21
27.2%(2,863)
22-24
5.6%(590)
25+
6.8%(716)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
5.3%(357)
22-24
44.9%(2,998)
25+
49.8%(3,327)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

34%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Saint Louis University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 40% in-state residents, 57% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
39.7%(702)
Out-of-State
57.1%(1,010)
International
3.2%(57)

Regional Representation

In-State702

40% of student body

Out-of-State1,010

57% of student body

International57

3% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age