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MD · St. Louis, MO · private · applies through AMCAS

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Known as SLU

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profileslumd@health.slu.edu(314) 977-9875
514MCAT mean · 2026
3.88GPA mean
—Class size
29%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$100Secondary fee
Dec 15, 2026Secondary deadline
$72,240Tuition + fees, in state
$72,240Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: Varies by courseCommunity college: YesOnline courses: Case-by-casePass/fail: Case-by-case
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biology
BIOL
Required8YesCase-by-case
Spring 2020 semester only.
NoCase-by-case
Spring 2020 semester only.
YesBasic or upper-level coursework will fulfill the requirement.
Chemistry
CHEM
Required16YesCase-by-case
Spring 2020 semester only.
NoCase-by-case
Spring 2020 semester only.
YesGeneral or Inorganic Chemistry-8 Hours Organic Chemistry-8 Hours Basic or upper-level coursework will fulfill the requirement. Biochemistry may be taken in place of one semester of organic chemistry.
Physics
PHYS
Required8YesCase-by-case
Spring 2020 semester only.
YesCase-by-case
Spring 2020 semester only.
YesBasic or upper-level coursework will fulfill the requirement.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: No

Regarding community college coursework, the Committee prefers (a) no more than 50% of undergraduate science coursework completed and/or (b) no post-baccalaureate redemptive work completed in this manner.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

Saint Louis University School of Medicine encourages applications from students who have achieved a high level of academic performance and who manifest in their personal lives qualities compatible with a career that serves society. The University's mission statement affirms the value of a diverse educational environment to prepare students for life and work in a global society. To foster this mission, the School of Medicine strives to recruit, admit, retain and graduate a student body that reflects the surrounding community. The Committee on Admissions usually recognizes undergraduate credit given for advanced placement courses when it is indicated on a transcript. AP coursework is acceptable for prerequisites except for required Biology and Chemistry courses. Upper-level coursework may also be used to fulfill the course requirements. Regarding community college coursework, the Committee prefers (a) no more than 50% of undergraduate science coursework completed and/or (b) no post-baccalaureate redemptive work completed in this manner. PREview exam-Our Committee requires the PREview exam, but has not set an expiration date. All previous administrations will be considered for the current application cycle. **Response to COVID-19** As we worked through the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities modified their grading systems. We will give full consideration to pass/fail grades for any lecture or laboratory courses taken during the Spring 2020 semester. As in the past, prerequisite courses must be completed in a degreegranting university. Each course director is to determine the balance between online and classroom instruction. Rest assured, our Committee conducts a holistic review of each applicant; that semester is just one component of your entire application.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes There is no difference in consideration for resident and non-resident applicants.
Canadian applicants
Yes Canadian applicants are considered international students and are subject to additional financial requirements.
International applicants
Yes International applicants must have at least 30 hours of science coursework in a North American college or university. International applicants are subject to additional financial requirements.
DACA applicants
Yes DACA applicants are considered international students and are subject to additional financial requirements.
DACA details
DACA applicants are considered international students and are subject to additional financial requirements.
Residency preference (school's page)
Applications from well-qualified students are seriously considered regardless of their state of origin; some additional consideration is given to qualified SLU students and qualified family of School of Medicine alumni.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
A one-on-one interview with a faculty member on the Admissions Committee and a group interview with a current student.
Invitations sent
August 2026
Typical interview day
The interview day consists of a video interview with a faculty member of the Admissions Committee, a group video interview with a current student and other applicant(s), a virtual tour of the Medical Center, and a panel with current students.
Regional interviews
None
Video interviews
Interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2026-2027 application cycle.
School's admissions page says
Virtual interview conducted via the AMP application software.

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not on official list source
AAMC PREview
Required "We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 30, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2023

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$100
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Dec 15, 2026 December 15, 2026
Who receives it
Applicants who have a MCAT score of 502 (highest total) or above.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
Variable
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
The waitlist is a ranked list. The ranking of this list is kept confidential by the Committee on Admissions. Applicants on the waitlist may be offered an acceptance at any time.
Deposit required
No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$72,240$72,240
Health insurance$0$0
Total cost of attendance, year 1$98,076$98,076

78% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $245,066.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
6,672 (6% in-state)
Matriculants
174 (29.3% in-state, 70.7% out-of-state; 56.3% women)
Applications per seat
38

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2026

MCAT (mean)
514
GPA (mean)
3.88 · science 3.84

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

case-by-case Contact Name: Phone Number: 3149779875 Email Address: slumd@health.slu.edu Website: https://www.slu.edu/medicine/medical-education/md/transfervisiting-students.php

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

Mission and Values The mission of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in education, research, clinical care and community engagement through professional development, collaboration and social justice. Core Values: Cura Personalis – Care for the whole person, rooted in the Ignatian principle that God created us to do good in the world, and embracing the humanity in all Scholarship – Delivering transformative education and creating new knowledge Discovery – Research, scientific inquiry, and the application of that knowledge Equity – Striving for justice, fairness, and diversity in our education, research and service to the community Collaboration – Partnership across Saint Louis University, SSM Health and the wider community Established in 1836, the school has the distinction of awarding the first medical degree west of the Mississippi River and proud to be part of the 450-year tradition of Jesuit education. The School of Medicine trains physicians and scientists, conducts medical research, and provides health services on a local, national and international level. We strive to graduate physicians who manifest in their personal and professional lives an appreciation for humanistic medicine. Grounded in Jesuit values, we serve our community, which faces challenges of poor health indicators, education, poverty and racism and the School of Medicine continues to work for health equity and well-being of our neighbors. We embody Cura Personalis (“care for the individual person”). Our work goes beyond training physicians to be scholars of the human body. We graduate doctors who appreciate humanistic medicine, concern themselves with the sanctity of human life and commit to dignity and respect for all patients.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

Averages are for traditional-pathway candidates accepted for entry in July 2026: science and math GPA 3.84, overall GPA 3.88, MCAT total 514 (CPBS 129, CARS 127, BBFL 129, PSBB 130). Required minimum MCAT total 502; no formal GPA requirement; AAMC PREview required (used post-interview). From the 2028 cycle the traditional pathway accepts only U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Secondary ('supplemental') fee is non-refundable but the amount is not stated. School news releases: Class of 2029 (entered 2025) 6,672 applications, 732 interviewed, 175 matriculated, average GPA 3.91, MCAT 513; Class of 2028 5,809 applications, 726 interviewed, MCAT 513, GPA 3.89.

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