Saint Louis University School of Medicine

St. Louis, MissouriMDSLU Official website

MCAT514AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.9AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1742025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$72,240One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Mission and Values The mission of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in education, research, clinical care and community engagement through professional development, collaboration and social justice. Core Values: Cura Personalis – Care for the whole person, rooted in the Ignatian principle that God created us to do good in the world, and embracing the humanity in all Scholarship – Delivering transformative education and creating new knowledge Discovery – Research, scientific inquiry, and the application of that knowledge Equity – Striving for justice, fairness, and diversity in our education, research and service to the community Collaboration – Partnership across Saint Louis University, SSM Health and the wider community Established in 1836, the school has the distinction of awarding the first medical degree west of the Mississippi River and proud to be part of the 450-year tradition of Jesuit education. The School of Medicine trains physicians and scientists, conducts medical research, and provides health services on a local, national and international level. We strive to graduate physicians who manifest in their personal and professional lives an appreciation for humanistic medicine. Grounded in Jesuit values, we serve our community, which faces challenges of poor health indicators, education, poverty and racism and the School of Medicine continues to work for health equity and well-being of our neighbors. We embody Cura Personalis (“care for the individual person”). Our work goes beyond training physicians to be scholars of the human body. We graduate doctors who appreciate humanistic medicine, concern themselves with the sanctity of human life and commit to dignity and respect for all patients.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of AdmissionsSt. Louis, MO 63104 USA
(314) 977-9875
slumd@health.slu.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$72,240
Out of state$72,240
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$98,076
Out of state$98,076
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$245,066
Students receiving aid
78%
Health insurance
In state
$0
Out of state
$0
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,721
Earnings, 1 year out
$65,402

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, There is no difference in consideration for resident and non-resident applicants.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Canadian applicants are considered international students and are subject to additional financial requirements.
International ApplicantsYesYes, International applicants must have at least 30 hours of science coursework in a North American college or university. International applicants are subject to additional financial requirements.
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, DACA applicants are considered international students and are subject to additional financial requirements.
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

Regarding community college coursework, the Committee prefers (a) no more than 50% of undergraduate science coursework completed and/or (b) no post-baccalaureate redemptive work completed in this manner.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

38.3applications per seat2025-2026
6,672applications received2025-2026
6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Applicants who have a MCAT score of 502 (highest total) or above.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 15, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    Panel
    Invitations
    August 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyBasic or upper-level coursework will fulfill the requirement.Lab8Required
  • ChemistryGeneral or Inorganic Chemistry-8 Hours Organic Chemistry-8 Hours Basic or upper-level coursework will fulfill the requirement. Biochemistry may be taken in place of one semester of organic chemistry.Lab16Required
  • PhysicsBasic or upper-level coursework will fulfill the requirement.Lab8Required

Interview

PanelRegional interviews: None
Video interview

Interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2026-2027 application cycle

How the school describes it

A one-on-one interview with a faculty member on the Admissions Committee and a group interview with a current student.

Invitations

August 2026

A typical interview day

The interview day consists of a video interview with a faculty member of the Admissions Committee, a group video interview with a current student and other applicant(s), a virtual tour of the Medical Center, and a panel with current students.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Variable

The waitlist is a ranked list. The ranking of this list is kept confidential by the Committee on Admissions. Applicants on the waitlist may be offered an acceptance at any time.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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