Saint Louis University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #374 United States of America #109

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Institution Info

Founded: 1818
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 12,229 students
Faculty: 1,002
Endowment: $1.2B
Website: https://www.slu.edu/

About

Saint Louis University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1818. It is among the world's top 500 universities. The university has approximately 12K students, an endowment of $1.2B, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #374 · Ranked	86.30

Research Output via OpenAlex

511

h-index

3,360,098

Citations

46,991

Publications

48,760

i10-index

1.95

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global C-Tier (World 301-500)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Louis University's global ranking?

Saint Louis University is ranked #374 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #109 position.

When was Saint Louis University founded?

Saint Louis University was founded in 1818, making it 208 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Saint Louis University?

Saint Louis University has a student body of approximately 12,229 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 12:1.

What is Saint Louis University's research output?

Saint Louis University has produced 46,991 research publications with 3,360,098 total citations and an h-index of 511, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Saint Louis University's endowment?

Saint Louis University has an endowment of approximately $1.2B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.