Saint Louis University

St. Louis, MO
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    294 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Nursing42 faculty avg h-index 12.3 #17 of 37 in Nursing
    Verna Hendricks-Ferguson, Faculty h-index 26
    Hendricks-Ferguson's program of research has focused on palliative and end-of-life communication practices/perspectives by health care providers; psychosocial and quality of life topics related to parents of children with chronic and
    Notable: “Randomized clinical trial of therapeutic music video intervention for resilience outcomes in adolescents/young adults undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant: A report from the Children's Oncology Group” (2014) · 190 citations
    Helen Lach, Ph.D. Director h-index 20
    Lach's research interests are primarily in the area of falls and injuries in older adults, with a special interest in fear of falling. She has also studied safety problems for people with Alzheimer's disease in the home setting, and other i
    Notable: “The prevalence and correlates of fear of falling in elderly persons living in the community.” (1994) · 710 citations
    Karen Moore, D.N.P. Director h-index 18
    Moore’s research interests include global health, infectious disease, healthcare inequities, diversity, palliative care, occupational and environmental health, low-resourced communities, and health promotion. Honors and Awards The Jou
    Notable: “Squalamine: an aminosterol antibiotic from the shark.” (1993) · 416 citations
    Teri A. Murray, Faculty h-index 17
    Murray’s research and policy interests are focused on the social and structural determinants of health and the intersections between the social and political environments and health equity. Publications and Media Placements Pubmed Honors an
    Notable: “Five Recommendations for Prelicensure Clinical Nursing Education” (2009) · 61 citations
    Psychology38 faculty avg h-index 19.3 #48 of 89 in Psychology
    Eddie M. Clark, Experimental Faculty h-index 41
    Health attitudes/persuasion Close relationships Labs and Facilities Applied Social Psychology Lab Publications and Media Placements Knott, C., McCullers, A., Woodard, N., Aldana, V., Williams, B., Clark, E. M., Schootman, M., Park
    Notable: “Achieving Cultural Appropriateness in Health Promotion Programs: Targeted and Tailored Approaches” (2003) · 1,241 citations
    Tony W. Buchanan, Experimental Faculty h-index 39
    My research focuses on the relationships between stress and behavior. My work focuses on two related, but distinct questions: 1) How does stress impact cognition, especially decision making? And 2) How does stress impact the physiology and
    Notable: “A mechanism for impaired fear recognition after amygdala damage” (2005) · 1,332 citations
    Ronald T. Kellogg, Professor Emeritus h-index 34
    Notable: “Training writing skills: A cognitive developmental perspective” (2008) · 834 citations
    Paul J. Handal, Clinical Faculty h-index 32
    Notable: “Personal Spirituality as a Moderator of the Relationship between Stressors and Subjective Well-Being” (2000) · 201 citations
    Travis Threats, Emeritus h-index 16
    World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and ICF for Children and Youth (ICF-CY) Evidence Based Practice Ethics in Rehabilitation Health Care Religiosity/Spiritua
    Notable: “Counting what counts: A framework for capturing real‐life outcomes of aphasia intervention” (2008) · 308 citations
    Mildred Mattfeldt-Beman, Emeritus h-index 9
    Notable: “The effects of nonpharmacologic interventions on blood pressure of persons with high normal levels. Results of the Trials of Hypertension Prevention, Phase I” (1992) · 121 citations
    Kathleen O. Kienstra, Faculty h-index 2
    Interprofessional Education, Professional Roles and Responsibilities, Radiation Therapy Graduate Preparedness, Ethics Professional Organizations and Associations Alpha Eta American Society of Radiologic Technologists Missouri Omega Chapter
    Notable: “A comparison of student attitudes and perceptions before and after an introductory interprofessional education experience” (2013) · 106 citations
    Amanda M. Reed, Faculty
    My interest centers around the integration of classroom technology and student laboratory experiences in the field of medical laboratory science. I am interested in exploring how digital tools, virtual simulations, and innovative learning p
    Biology33 faculty avg h-index 18.2 #41 of 68 in Biology
    Dapeng Zhang, Research Faculty h-index 54
    We are interested in using Bioinformatics, Genomics, Evolutionary Theory, and Machine Learning techniques to address various biological and health-related questions, including: Molecular mechanisms underlying biological co
    Notable: “CDD: a Conserved Domain Database for the functional annotation of proteins” (2010) · 3,250 citations
    Yuqi Wang, Research Faculty h-index 41
    Research in Wang's laboratory focuses on mechanisms and regulation of signaling initiated by G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR). Human GPCRs mediate responses to light, odor, taste, hormones, and neurotransmitters. Defects in GPCR signaling
    Notable: “DNA hydrogel-based gene editing and drug delivery systems” (2020) · 300 citations
    Stephen Blake, Research Faculty h-index 36
    Dr. Blake’s research has focused on the movement ecology and conservation of megavertebrates, concentrating especially on forest elephants in the Congo Basin and giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands. He began his forest elephant work by
    Notable: “Moving in the Anthropocene: Global reductions in terrestrial mammalian movements” (2018) · 1,290 citations
    Allison Miller, Research Faculty h-index 33
    Perennial Plant Diversity and Evolution Perennial plants comprise an estimated 40% of domesticated species and 60% of seed plants. Their long lifespans influence evolutionary processes and patterns of variation in unique ways relative to an
    Notable: “Rootstocks: Diversity, Domestication, and Impacts on Shoot Phenotypes” (2015) · 456 citations
    Christopher H. Thomas, Ph.D., Faculty h-index 14
    Notable: “Specificity in the projection patterns of accumbal core and shell in the rat” (1991) · 1,206 citations
    Anastasios Kaburakis, J.D., Ph.D. h-index 9
    Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Strategy and Structure, Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Discrimination and Employment Law, Entertainment Law, European Union Law, Gaming Law and Policy, Higher Education Law and
    Notable: “The Future Is Now: Esports Policy Considerations and Potential Litigation” (2017) · 80 citations
    Abhimanyu Gupta, Ph.D., M.Stat.
    AI in Pedagogy, Design Thinking Publications and Media Placements Gupta, A., Poels, G., and Bera, P. (2021) Using Conceptual Models in Agile Software Development: A Possible Solution to Requirements Engineering Challenges in Agile Projects
    Bonnie Wilson, Ph.D., Faculty
    Public Choice, International Economics, Growth & Development Economics Publications and Media Placements “Targeting Inflation Targeting: The Influence of Interest Groups, with Jac Heckelman, Public Choice, 2021, 189: 533-554. “The Growt
    Gretchen Salsich, Faculty h-index 30
    Dr. Salsich's research focuses on identifying biomechanical and movement factors that contribute to lower extremity musculoskeletal pain/pathology conditions, and testing the effects of rehabilitation strategies based on this knowledge. Dat
    Notable: “Persistent Post-Mastectomy Pain: Risk Factors and Current Approaches to Treatment” (2018) · 188 citations
    Oluwatoyosi Owoeye, Faculty h-index 20
    Dr. Owoeye’s research focuses on the generation and implementation of knowledge that informs the prevention of sport-related injuries and consequences in youth and young adults. Specifically, his research aims at developing strategies for p
    Notable: “Efficacy of the FIFA 11+ Warm-Up Programme in Male Youth Football: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial.” (2014) · 174 citations
    Anthony Breitbach, Faculty h-index 13
    Interprofessional Education Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Educational Leadership Pedagogy and Assessment Publications and Media Placements Dr. Anthony Breitbach ResearchGate Dr. Anthony Breitbach Google Scholar Honors and Awards
    Wendy Stav, Department Chairperson h-index 12
    Occupation-Based Practice Relationship Between Occupation and Health Driving and Community Mobility Wendy Stav CV ResearchGate Profile Google Scholar Profile
    Notable: “Systematic Review of Occupational Engagement and Health Outcomes Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults” (2012) · 138 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Saint Louis University. Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO reports an overall acceptance rate of 75.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1200–1410, a class size of 1,615, and a yield of 14.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Jesuit research university in St. Louis with strong health sciences. Net cost notably flat across income brackets due to generous institutional aid.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Saint Louis University: key admissions facts

    Saint Louis University's overall acceptance rate is 75.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Saint Louis University's SAT middle-50% range is 1200–1410 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Saint Louis University is about 3.8 (the most recent Common Data Set). Saint Louis University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 14.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Saint Louis University for families earning under $75,000 is about $22,078 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Saint Louis University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Saint Louis University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $22,501 per year in net price at Saint Louis University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,466 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $21,880 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Saint Louis University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$22,501
    $30,001–$48,000$21,854
    $48,001–$75,000$21,880
    $75,001–$110,000$21,702
    Over $110,000$27,466

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Saint Louis University?

    Saint Louis University's overall acceptance rate is 75.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Saint Louis University?

    Admitted students at Saint Louis University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1200–1410 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.8, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Saint Louis University?

    Getting into Saint Louis University is relatively accessible: it admits 75.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Saint Louis University offer early decision or early action?

    Saint Louis University offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding).

    How much does Saint Louis University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Saint Louis University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $22,078 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Saint Louis University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $22,501 per year in net price at Saint Louis University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,466 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $21,880 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Saint Louis University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.