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University Of Missouri-St Louis
University of Missouri–St. Louis, also referred to as UMSL, is a coeducational, public, research university located in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States. It was established in 1960 as the Normandy Residence Center. However, after three years, it was raised to university status and given its present moniker. The UMSL campus stretches across more than 300 acres of urban land.
The colleges, schools, and education centers under UMSL include:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Fine Arts and Communications
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education
- College of Nursing
- College of Optometry
- Graduate School
- Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program
- Pierre Laclede Honors College
- Continuing Education
- Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center
The UMSL campus is home to several fraternities and sororities including Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Tau Gamma, Sigma Pi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, Zeta Tau Alpha, and Mu Tau Rho
The University's sports teams are called the Tritons. The University sponsors soccer, basketball, golf, and softball.
Notable alumni members include Timothy P. Green, Missouri State Politician; Phyllis Smith, actor; and Vincent Schoemehl, Mayor of the City of St. Louis from 1981 to 1993).
Campus LocationOne University Boulevard The campus is in a large suburb. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 2,016 | 52 |
| Master | 729 | 30 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 64 | 9 |
| Doctorale | 62 | 10 |
| First-professional degree | 38 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 28 | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 15,527 in 2007-2008 (9,650 full-time equivalent).
About 39% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 61% of the class.
Undergrads are 79% of enrolled students, graduate students are 20%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 1%.
About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.
Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,595 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,686 |
| Room | $ 5,610 |
| Board | $ 2,172 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 7,996 |
Financial Aid: University Of Missouri-St Louis participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | 26,193 |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX | 24,889 |
| 3 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 11,363 |
| 4 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | 27,134 |
| 5 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | 23,213 |
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver | Denver, CO | 21,658 |
| 7 | Portland State University | Portland, OR | 24,963 |
| 8 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | 14,785 |
| 9 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Dayton, OH | 16,151 |
| 10 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI | 18,081 |
Admissions (2008-2009)
Applicants Admitted Men 46% Women 47% All 46%
SAT Test Scores:SAT Middle 50% Math 520-620
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 234 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 92 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 232 |
Housing and Meals
University Of Missouri-St Louis provides on-campus housing for 1,675 of its 9,650 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Athletics
The school is in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 58 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 58 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .
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Highlights
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University Of Missouri-St Louis Highlights
- Many students concentrating in business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, education and teaching, and mathematics.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Selective admissions.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics:
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Campus housing available.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Weekend study option.
- Part-time classes available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
- Anthropology
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions
MEDICINE
- Gerontology
- Optometry (OD)
MUSIC
- Music Performance
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Drawing
- Photography
- Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
- School Psychology
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Accountants And Auditors
- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Budget Analysts
- Chief Executives
- Credit Analysts
- Detectives And Criminal Investigators
- Elementary School Teachers
- Engineering Managers
- Family And School Social Workers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Human Service Assistants
- Insurance Underwriters
- Kindergarten Teachers
- Loan Counselors
- Loan Officers
- Logisticians
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Medical And Public Health Social Workers
- Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Operations Research Analysts
- Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers
- Probation Officers
- Product Sales Representatives
- Public Relations Managers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Purchasing Managers
- Registered Nurses
- Sales Managers
- Social Service Managers
- Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors
- Tax Examiners And Revenue Agents
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