Study at Saint Louis University Main CampusSaint Louis University, or SLU, is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis , Missouri. It was founded in 1818 by the Society of Jesus and is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It is one of the member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The main campus covers 244 acres. SLU has more than 12 different academic divisions. It enrolls more than 12, 000 students every term, representing all 50 states and more than 80 foreign countries. Its undergraduate program is currently ranked in the top 100 of U. S. News and World Report's 2009 rankings of "America's Best Colleges". SLU's athletic teams compete in NCAA's Division I and the Atlantic 10 Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Billikens. Profile of Saint Louis University Main Campus Saint Louis, MO is home to Saint Louis University. Saint Louis is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Saint Louis University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree. Course Topics Students commonly pursue studies in medicine. Saint Louis University Selectivity Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 670. Faculty The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Saint Louis University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality. Student Enrolment The school has 15, 539 enrolled students . Student Life Saint Louis University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Saint Louis University values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference. Saint Louis University Programs and Degrees
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