University of Missouri-St. Louis

About us

Location St. Louis, United States Funding Type Public
No of Students 16471 Establishment University
Founded In 1960 Estimated Cost of Living 14000 USD
Address 1 University Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63121

The University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) is a public research university in St. Louis County, Missouri. Established in 1963, it is one of four universities in the University of Missouri System and its newest. UMSL's campus is located on the former grounds of the Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis County, with an address in St. Louis city. The campus stretches into the municipalities of Bellerive, Bel-Nor, and Normandy. Additional facilities are located at the former site of Marillac College and at Grand Center, both in St. Louis city.

Why?

With more than 16,000 students, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is Eastern Missouri's premier public research university. UMSL 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 with a mix of modern and historic academic buildings as well as a variety of 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 countries around the globe, their greatest impact is felt right here in St. Louis. More than 75,000 UMSL alumni call the St. Louis region home. They drive the region’s economy and contribute mightily to its social well-being.