With more than 16,000 students, UMSL is the largest public research university in eastern Missouri. It provides excellent learning experiences and leadership opportunities to a diverse student body whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense.
- #801 Ranking
- 94 Bachelors
- 1,493 Academic Staff
- 16,886 Students
- 337 Students (int'l)
- 10,457 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Education & Training (39)
- B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education
- B. E. S. Educational Studies
- Bachelor Educational Studies-Early Childhood
- B.S.Ed. Elementary Education
- BM ED Music Education (K-12)
- B.S.E. Physical Education (PK-12)
- Bachelor Secondary Education- Mathematics
- Bachelor Secondary Education-Biology
- Bachelor Secondary Education-Chemistry
- Bachelor Secondary Education-English
- Bachelor Secondary Education-French
- Bachelor Secondary Education-Physics
- Bachelor Secondary Education-Social Studies
- B.S./B.A. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (19)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.S./M.S Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- B.A./B.S. Biology
- BA/BSc Chemistry
- B.S./B.A. Chemistry and Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.S./B.A. Mathematics
- B.A. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics - Astrophysics
- B.Sc. Physics - Biophysics
Business & Management (14)
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.A. Economics
- Bachelor Entrepreneurship
- B.Sc. Finance
- BSBA Management
- BSBA Marketing
- B.A. Political Science
Humanities (14)
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. History
- B.I.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
- B.L.S. Liberal Studies
- B.A. Modern Language
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Spanish
- B.F.A. Studio Art
Social Sciences (14)
- Bachelor Communication
- B.A. Economics
- B.L.S. Liberal Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Political Science
- B.S.W. Social Work
- B.S./B.A. Sociology
Engineering & Technology (6)
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computing Technology
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- B.A. Music
- BM ED Music Education (K-12)
- B.F.A. Studio Art
- Bachelor Studio Art
Computer Science & IT (5)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Computing Technology
- B.Sc. Cybersecurity
Medicine & Health (4)
- B.S.N. Nursing
- Bachelor Optometry
- B.S.E. Physical Education (PK-12)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- B.S.E. Physical Education (PK-12)
- B.Sc. Sport Management
Law (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.S.W. Social Work
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.A. Media Studies
About
History
When the citizens of Normandy passed a bond allowing Normandy School District officials to purchase the Bellerive Country Club for $600,000 in 1957 for a community college site, the plan was locally criticized as a "speculative venture."
Education
UMSL’s fundamental purpose is to educate and graduate diverse students as they seek different and better lives. Our academic programs emphasize student growth through research, internship opportunities, and one-on-one attention. Our award-winning faculty propels many of our academic programs to be ranked among the best in the nation. We invite you to join our community of UMSL Tritons! Explore our academic reach below.
Research
The Office of Research and Economic & Community Development provides leadership and support in the design, execution and operation of programs in sponsored research, technology commercialization and regional engagement and development at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Career
The Department of Human Resources will continue to provide and convey visible support to the University of Missouri-St. Louis' management and staff in achieving the defined goals of academic development, lifelong learning, educational outreach, community diversity, partnering and growth by building on a solid foundation of core values, practices and resources designed to ensure a positive, productive relationship between the university and its employees.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
801 -200
2022
601
2021
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1357 -146
2022
1211 -63
2021
1148
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
1001
2022
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2021
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
- Mansion Hill offers one and two bedroom apartments to UMSL students aged 21 and older who are enrolled in at least three credit hours.
- Oak Hall is a six-story, 130,000 square foot residential hall that accommodates more than 400 students.
- University Meadows Student Village is an UMSL partner. This on-campus privatized housing facility is geared towards students looking for the independent apartment style housing experience.
Library services
In order to help protect patrons and staff, The Thomas Jefferson Library Building, along with the rest of the buildings at UMSL are operating under an occupancy restriction of 25% of each building's capacity.
Medical services
Health Services is staffed by qualified and accredited medical personnel, with oversight from two local specialty physicians. We're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students by providing quality care, exceptional service, and education about healthy lifestyle choices.
Student Life
Campus life
This campus has numerous educational opportunities, developmental programs, and support services which complement your academic success and experience. Residential Life and Housing would like to be a part of that experience and invite you to visit and explore the many benefits of living on campus. Our office offers three on campus living options for your convenience!
Student clubs
From leadership, to cultural, to just plain fun, Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) at UMSL make it easy to get involved. Students who join RSOs make new friends, learn new skills, and perform better in classes. Plus with over 100 student orgs on campus there's something for everyone!
Accreditation
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. As part of maintaining accreditation, UMSL’s programs and processes are periodically reviewed to ensure institutional quality and integrity.
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