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About SLU's Campus

If you’re thinking about attending Saint Louis University, one of the first things we suggest is to visit campus. That’s because there is something special about seeing SLU in person.

A view of SLU's clock tower and fountain, one of the most popular gathering places on campus on warm days.
A view of SLU's clock tower and fountain, one of the most popular gathering places on campus on warm days.
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John and Lucy Cook Hall houses SLU's Chaifetz School of Business. Its atrium is a popular study spot for students of all majors.
John and Lucy Cook Hall houses SLU's Chaifetz School of Business. Its atrium is a popular study spot for students of all majors.
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SLU's Pius XII Memorial Library is open 24-hours a day during the fall and spring semesters and is home to a coffee shop and the Academic Tech Commons.
SLU's Pius XII Memorial Library is open 24-hours a day during the fall and spring semesters and is home to a coffee shop and the Academic Tech Commons.
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Named one of the most beautiful college churchs in the country, SLU's Francis Xavier College Church is the location of a weekly student mass — and many alumni weddings.
Named one of the most beautiful college churchs in the country, SLU's Francis Xavier College Church is the location of a weekly student mass — and many alumni weddings.
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Grand Hall is SLU's most recently completed residence hall and home to a large dining hall.
Grand Hall is SLU's most recently completed residence hall and home to a large dining hall.
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The quad is a popular spot to spread out a blanket and study or find a pick-up game of Frisbee.
The quad is a popular spot to spread out a blanket and study or find a pick-up game of Frisbee.
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Outside SLU's Busch Student Center, home to student organizations as well as dining options that include the Saint Louis Bread Company and an on-campus bar and grill.
Outside SLU's Busch Student Center, home to student organizations as well as dining options that include the Saint Louis Bread Company and an on-campus bar and grill.
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The historic Samual Cupples House, once SLU's student union, is currently a museum open to the public and one of the most photographed spots on campus.
The historic Samual Cupples House, once SLU's student union, is currently a museum open to the public and one of the most photographed spots on campus.
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An aerial view of the south end of SLU's campus, home to buildings dedicated to health sciences, nursing, medicine and research.
An aerial view of the south end of SLU's campus, home to buildings dedicated to health sciences, nursing, medicine and research.
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Two students walking outside the entrance of the engineering buildong
Two students walking outside the entrance of the engineering buildong
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A view of SLU's athletic complex, including Chaifetz Arena and Hermann Stadium.
A view of SLU's athletic complex, including Chaifetz Arena and Hermann Stadium.
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Students pause to talk under the coverd walkway outside BSC
Students pause to talk under the coverd walkway outside BSC
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SLU's residence halls feature common spaces popular for studying and fun floor activities.
SLU's residence halls feature common spaces popular for studying and fun floor activities.
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Inside a classroom in SLU's Health Sciences Education Union.
Inside a classroom in SLU's Health Sciences Education Union.
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Patio outside Fusz Hall
Patio outside Fusz Hall
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Chaifetz Arena
Chaifetz Arena
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SLU's track has hours dedicated to training athletes as well as students and the University community.
SLU's track has hours dedicated to training athletes as well as students and the University community.
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Aerial view of SLU landmark, Griesedieck Hall
Aerial view of SLU landmark, Griesedieck Hall
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Outside Cupples House
Outside Cupples House
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Gates at Grand Blvd.
Gates at Grand Blvd.
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Scattered among our state-of-the-art classroom buildings and historic halls are reminders of what makes the 271-acres of SLU a community — the amphitheater at Lipic Clock Tower Plaza where students gather on warm days, the chairs clustered around a fire pit at Fusz Hall on cool nights and the touch-football games on green spaces around campus that break out spring or fall.

You’ll feel our spirit in the cheers coming from Chaifetz Arena and in the ritual of Sunday Evening Student Mass. Run your hands down the same oak banisters brought to a gloss by generations of students before you and rub the bronze belly of the Billiken statue for good luck.

Someplace between posing for a picture in front of the campus gateways, testing out a hammock on the quad or hearing the St. Francis Xavier College Church bells toll, you realize you’re finally home.

By the Numbers

12

residence halls and on-campus apartment complexes

120000

square feet of space to work out and compete at Simon Recreation Center

15+

dining options, including a state-of-the-art dining hall, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Starbucks and St. Louis Bread Company

3

museums: Saint Louis University Museum of Art, Historic Cupples House & Galleries, & the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art

 

Where is Saint Louis University?

Saint Louis University has two campuses — a flagship in St. Louis, Missouri and a campus in Madrid, Spain. 

Located in the middle of the city that shares its name, SLU's main campus is walking distance St. Louis’ performing arts center, Cortex Innovation District (a key reason St. Louis is among the top startup cities in America) and Prospect Yards, a new urban social and business hub. An easy drive from more than 300 cities, SLU offers tour options that allow you to see campus in a day, or spend an entire weekend getting to know the city of St. Louis.

Directions to SLU

Campus Honors

With such a vibrant campus, it's no wonder Saint Louis University has received recognition for its beautiful historic buildings and parklike setting. 

  • Most Beautiful Campus Churches: St. Francis Xavier College Church was recognized by collegeranker.com on its “50 Most Beautiful College Campus Wedding Venues” list. At No. 2, SLU is the only university in Missouri, and the only Jesuit school in the nation, on the list.
  • Top College Museums: Saint Louis University Museum of Art is No. 4 among the top 50 college and university museums in the nation, according to collegerank.net. SLUMA was the only museum in Missouri on the list.
  • Top Green Colleges: SLU was named one of the nation’s top green schools in The Princeton Review’s 2018 Guide to 399 Green Colleges. The guide profiled colleges with exceptional commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus policies and programming.
  • Tree Campus USA:  SLU is one of eight institutions in Missouri, and only the second Jesuit institution, to be rewarded the Arbor Day Foundation's "Tree Campus USA" designation for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.