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Graduate Student Admission

Continue on a Path to Excellence

Saint Louis University offers nearly 100 post-baccalaureate programs, with more than 25 of those programs earning national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” edition.

students workingOur programs of study lead to a range of academic degrees, including: Master of Arts, Master of Science, Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, numerous departments offer certificate programs or advanced, dual-degree programs.

Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree at SLU should visit the program’s page to learn about specific admission criteria. Admission requirements for law and medicine programs are specific to each school.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Each program will have its own admission requirements, but most will require applicants to:

Complete an online application.

The online application collects education history, writing samples and letters of recommendation. The non-refundable application fee for most programs is $65. The application fee may vary if your program requires application through another system. Contact your program of interest if you are unsure of the specific application requirements.

Submit official copies of all college transcripts.

Photocopies and faxes will not be accepted.

Meet any specific requirements of your department.

Each department has different requirement standards. Prospective students should contact each school for specific information regarding test score requirements.

International students

In addition, international students are required to:

Apply for Graduate Admission

Paying for Graduate School

Saint Louis University offers multiple scholarship, fellowship and assistantship opportunities for new and returning graduate students.

  • Fellowships are awarded to newly accepted master's or doctoral-level students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement and potential for success.
  • All assistantships are awarded by the individual programs and not through the Office of Graduate Admission. Please contact the department to which you are applying for more information.

Additionally, SLU graduate students can seek financial support beyond assistantships and fellowships. To qualify for federal student loans, you must be enrolled in a minimum of three credit hours, meet the eligibility criteria and file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current year. (SLU’s FAFSA code is 002506.)

If you have questions about applying for student loans or need guidance on securing financial assistance for your graduate education expenses, contact Financial Services.