University of Missouri, St. Louis

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UMSL is a vibrant and diverse community that we are all proud of. From our outstanding students to our dedicated faculty and staff, we are a community of scholars who are committed to excellence.
With nearly 17,000 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.
UMSL is spread across 470 acres in suburban St. Louis County. It has a mix of modern and historic academic buildings and various student residence halls, condominiums, and apartments. It's the perfect setting for students to gain unique insights from outstanding faculty and work experience from internships at companies and organizations found only in this world-class metropolitan region. While UMSL graduates can be found in all 50 states and 63 countries, their most significant impact is felt right here in St. Louis. More than 73,000 UMSL alumni call the St. Louis region home. They drive the region's economy and contribute mightily to its social well-being.
As the metropolitan, land-grant, research institution serving the most diverse and economically important region in Missouri, the University of Missouri–St. Louis delivers exceptional educational, research, and engagement experiences that inform, prepare, challenge, and inspire.
The University of Missouri–St. Louis will be a beacon of hope, a force for good, and a leader in pursuing excellence in education, impactful research, and community service. We boldly assert that education is for everyone willing and able to seek it out. We honor the duties inherent in our land-grant beginnings by positioning ourselves as partners in the search for knowledge, progress, and positive change for ourselves, our communities, our world. We pursue each of these values to understand that there is no perfect endpoint, no top of the mountain. We climb anyway because it's the right thing to do. Because we're all in this together. Because we are UMSL.
At UMSL, you can have it all. Our diverse student body has access to world-class researchers and scholars, top-ranked degree programs, and sought-after internship opportunities. In short, we offer a severe education at a serious value.
As the metropolitan, land-grant, research institution serving the most diverse and economically important region in Missouri, the University of Missouri–St. Louis delivers exceptional educational, research, and engagement experiences that inform, prepare, challenge, and inspire. 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 educational programs to be ranked among the best in the nation. At UMSL, you can have it all. Our diverse student body has access to world-class researchers and scholars, top-ranked degree programs, and sought-after internship opportunities. In short, we offer a severe education at a serious value. It's no wonder more than 100,000 alumni chose UMSL for their degree. Mark your calendar for our twice-yearly open house. It's a fun way to tour the campus, meet current students, and learn about degree and scholarship opportunities.
UMSL provides an excellent environment for students to learn, make friends, and explore new interests. With more than 100 student organizations, an active Greek Life, community service opportunities, leadership programs, and multiple cultural events, there is always something to do on campus. The campus also offers students several housing options to meet their needs. Whether you live in a campus apartment or a traditional residential hall, living on campus is convenient, fun, and a great way to meet people.
Scholarships and Grants are an excellent way to fund your education, but you will need to be proactive in locating and applying for them. Merit scholarships are offered to students based on their admissions applications and do not require additional applications to be considered. Other campus scholarships are available through our Competitive Scholarships Application; some scholarships may require further questions beyond the general application and make sure to check back often for new scholarship listings.
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program is designed to help undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need by providing meaningful employment to offset educational expenses. The Office of Student Financial Aid assists qualifying students to find a part-time position on-campus or off-campus at an approved community service site. Your FWS hourly wage will be at least the current federal minimum wage and may be based on experience and years of participation in the program. The amount you earn cannot exceed your total Federal Work-Study award. Students are paid for hours worked on a bi-weekly basis.
The Honors College provides exciting and innovative seminar courses, full-service academic advising, a First-Year Experience program, a writing program, and an internship program. Also, we provide a published book of creative works (Bellerive), an art show (Celebrating the Arts), a full social calendar from the student association (PLHCSA), a satirical newspaper (Brain Stew), living and learning communities for residential students, and two mentoring programs (SMART and FYE).

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