University of Missouri--St. Louis

University of Missouri—St. Louis is a public institution that was founded in 1963. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,431 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 470 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Missouri—St. Louis' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #260. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,648; out-of-state tuition and fees are $31,516.

Undergraduates at University of Missouri—St. Louis can choose from about 50 bachelor's degree programs. Some may qualify to enroll in the Pierre Laclede Honors College, which offers a more challenging curriculum, smaller class sizes and a writing project that ends in a senior capstone. Graduate students can pursue about 30 master's programs, including the highly ranked criminology program, as well as business and education, among others.

On campus, UMSL students can get involved in more than 120 organizations, including fraternities and sororities and student government. UMSL students can also explore campus media opportunities by becoming a DJ on The U radio station or by writing for The Current newspaper. Student athletes can play recreational sports or try out for the UMSL Tritons varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. Notable alumni include Gary Belsky, former editor-in-chief of "ESPN The Magazine," and actress Phyllis Smith, who appeared on NBC's "The Office."