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The bachelor's program at SLU was ranked #378 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 370 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 378 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SLU. This makes it the #161 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at SLU paid an average of $1,830 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from SLU. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SLU does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SLU Online Learning page.
Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from SLU in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Saint Louis University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 43 |
| Economics | 24 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 54 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 30 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 27 |
| English Language & Literature | 22 |
| History | 19 |
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