First-Year Facts Paint Picture of Newest Billikens
08/23/2022
The newest Billikens are set to begin classes Wednesday, Aug. 24. Learn more about the Class of 2026 students with some first-year facts.
Oriflamme leaders walk past Career Services into Griesedieck Hall during the second
day of move-in on Aug. 19, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Oriflamme leaders help move new students into Walsh Hall during the second day of
move-in on August 19, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
An Oriflamme leader prepares to fill up bins to help another new student move into
their residence hall during the second day of move-in on August 19, 2022. Photo by
Sarah Conroy.
Students, faculty, staff, and SLU community members packed College Church this weekend
to celebrate the first 8 p.m. Mass of the new school year. Photo by Michelle Peltier.
Students, faculty, staff, and SLU community members packed College Church this weekend
to celebrate the first 8 p.m. Mass of the new school year. Photo by Michelle Peltier.
A rainbow appears over Robert R. Hermann Stadium during halftime of the soccer game
against Omaha as students participate in a large game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Photo
by Sarah Conroy.
Billiken fans cheer during the soccer game against Omaha at Robert R. Hermann Stadium
on August 20, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students in the spirit parade process into Robert R. Hermann Stadium for the soccer
game against Omaha on August 20, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Billiken fans cheer during the soccer game against Omaha at Robert R. Hermann Stadium
on August 20, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students participate in a Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament during halftime of the
soccer game against Omaha at Robert R. Hermann Stadium on August 20, 2022. Photo by
Sarah Conroy.
Students dance during the silent disco as part of the Fall Welcome party in the Olive-Compton
garage following the soccer game on August 20, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students dance during the silent disco as part of the Fall Welcome party in the Olive-Compton
garage following the soccer game on August 20, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students dance during the silent disco as part of the Fall Welcome party in the Olive-Compton
garage following the soccer game on August 20, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students sing along with carpool karaoke as part of the Fall Welcome party in the
Olive-Compton garage following the soccer game on August 20, 2022. Photo by Sarah
Conroy.
- The class of 2026 has an average GPA of 3.90.
- Members of the class of 2026 come from 42 American states and provinces. The top six states outside of Missouri represented are Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, California, Ohio and Kansas.
- 429 students in the incoming class graduated from Catholic high schools.
- Members of SLU’s freshman class hail from 34 countries, including South Korea, India and Nigeria.
- Over 83% of the incoming freshman class indicated that they intend to complete an internship during their time at SLU.
- The most popular majors for members of the class of 2026 are biology, nursing, health sciences, psychology, physical therapy and “still deciding” on a major.
- Expect to meet a few Abigails, Emmas, Jacobs and Benjamins. These are the most popular names in the class of 2026.
- The most popular social media platforms among members of the class of 2026 are Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter.
- 108 members of the class of 2026 are already familiar with the rigor of a Jesuit education, as they’ve graduated from Jesuit high schools.
- 94% of the incoming freshman class has either a general sense of or a clear idea of their career goal after graduation.
- 52% of the incoming class plans to attend graduate school immediately following graduation from SLU.
- 70% of students attended a campus visit, virtual tour or virtual admitted student before enrolling at SLU.
- Over 87% of incoming students indicated that a major reason for choosing SLU was because of a very good or good sense of fit with the University’s academic and intellectual culture and climate.
- Over 83% of incoming students indicated that a major reason for choosing SLU was because of a very good or good sense of fit with the University’s social environment.
- One-third of the incoming freshman class intends to pursue career involving health sciences and related professions.
- Over 85% of incoming students indicate that social justice and equality are very important personal values.
- Over 75% of incoming students indicate that environmental sustainability is a very important personal value.
- Over 95% of incoming students feel that personal/mental health and wellness are very important personal priorities.