| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
13,569 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
5,711 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
7,858 |
| Total graduate students: |
3,194 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1,001 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
2,193 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
24 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
11% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 18.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 57.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 7.9% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 18.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 62.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
350 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
St. Louis, MO |
| Population of city/town: |
318,416 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Off-campus sites in Christian Hospital, Des Peres, Hillsboro,Oakville, Park Hills, St. Charles, and Wildwood. |
| Online campus map: |
www.umsl.edu/misc/Maps/
maps.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (38%)
- sorority housing (1%)
- fraternity housing (1%)
- single-student apartments (58%)
- married-student apartments (1%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Theme, wellness, over-21, and graduate/professional school housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
53% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
9% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
91% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
73% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1375 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Thomas Jefferson and St. Louis Mercantile libraries. American art collection. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art galleries, observatory, on-campus pre-school, honors college, nonprofit management/leadership program, women in public life institute; centers for nanoscience, neurodynamics, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship/economic education, international studies, transportation studies, gerontology, and teaching learning; performing arts, world ecology, technology/learning, math/science education, eye care, ELS language, trauma recovery, student success, and French/German/Greek cultural centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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math |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
3 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
2% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Current, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
18 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
121 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Advance, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Newman Center, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Gospel Choir, Revolution Campus Ministry; Jewish and Muslim Students Associations |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Associated Black Collegians; Black Business Student, Minority Student Nurses and Hispanic Latino Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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China-America Corner, Korean Student Organization; Chinese, Filipino, German, Indian, Japan-America, Pan Africa, Saudi Arabian, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Opera Theatre and Instrumental Ensembles; Music Educators National Conference, University Singers, Artists Anonymous, University Program Board, StikeForce, Sinfonia, PRIZM Queer - Trans - Straight Alliance, Multi-Greek Council, Midwest Model UN, MIS Mentoring, International Friends, Student Investment Trust, College Democrats, Political Science Academy, Philosophers' Forum, Young Activists United, Office of Student Life Leadership Programs, Associated Students, Students for Life, Students of Service, Ad-Core-- A Student Chapter of the AAF, ICMA Student Chapter, Colleges Against Cancer, Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity; Aftershock Dance, Writers, and AIGA Student Groups; Student Advisors, Gallery Visio Student, Bachelor of Educational Studies, and Environmental Adventure Organizations; Gaming, Golden Key International Honour, National Leadership and Success, International Business Honor, Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre-Veterinary and Zoological, Advancement of Independent Optometry, Future Engineers, and Biological Societies; National Art Education, Graduate Writers, Pierre Laclede Honors College, Missouri State Teachers, Higher Education, Psychology Graduate, Graduate School of Psychologists, Social Work, Children's Advocacy, Veteran's, Residence Hall, Panhellenic, Political Science Graduate, Criminology & Criminal Justice Graduate, Criminology & Criminal Justice Undergraduate, Public Policy and Administration, Electronic Media Professional', Missouri Optometric, National Optometric, American Optometric, Nurses, Parenteral Drug, Anthropologists, Biology Graduate, and Chemistry Graduate Student Associations; video production, psychology, international business, marketing, math, accounting, finance, pre-optometry, physics/astronomy, and chemistry clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Lori Flanagan,
Director of Athletics |
| School colors: |
red and gold |
| School mascot: |
Triton |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Great Lakes Valley Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's swimming | no | |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
2% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
5% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball and tennis courts; baseball, soccer, and softball fields; weight lifting, equipment, and training rooms; recreational facility with jogging track, swimming pool |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, flag football, floor hockey, football, hockey, racquetball, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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roller hockey |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
St. Louis (5 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Cahokia, IL (15 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
St. Louis (15 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
St. Louis (15 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
7% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
12% immediately, 15% within one year of graduation, 37% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Fontbonne University, Lindenwood University, Lindenwood University-MBA Term, Maryville University, Saint Louis University, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Washington University, Webster University.
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
88% within six months of graduation, 91% within one year of graduation, 96% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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AT&T, BJC, Boeing, Centene, Edward Jones, Enterprise, Express Scripts, Scottrade, Sigma-Aldrich, State of Missouri. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Joseph Gorde, CEO, Valero Energy Corporation
- Kevin Mansell, Chairman & CEO, Kohl's Department Stores
- Stephen Novack, Partner and Co-Founder, Novack and Macey.
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