UMSL

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a comprehensive public metropolitan research university located in Missouri's most populous and economically important region. UMSL offers 54 bachelor’s degree programs, 37 master’s degree programs, 15 doctoral degree programs and the only professional degree in optometry in Missouri. The university also offers 24 graduate certificate programs and two education specialist programs.

UMSL provides exceptional learning experiences and leadership opportunities to a diverse student body through the university's outstanding faculty, ranked programs, innovative research and community partnerships. The success of the university – and its students, faculty and alumni – is inseparable from the success of the St. Louis area. No other university brings more to bear on the social and economic advancement of the region than UMSL. That relationship was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation when it bestowed the prestigious “Community Engagement Classification” on the university, one of only four such designated universities in Missouri.

Originally the home of the Bellerive Country Club, the University of Missouri–St. Louis has maintained the beauty of the original landscape, situated on 350 rolling acres in north St. Louis County. Natural Bridge Road runs between North Campus and South Campus, which are both dotted with native Missouri trees and a mix of interesting architecture. Over seventy structures account for the more than 3.5 million square feet of building space, including the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center and the Millennium Student Center. Getting to campus is easy for commuter students as the public transportation provider for the St. Louis area, Metro, operates two rail stations at UMSL. Nearly 1,000 students reside in on-campus housing, either at our residence hall or apartment complexes.

UMSL is the largest university (by headcount) in the St. Louis area and the third largest university in Missouri. The university achieved record graduation numbers in 2009 by topping 3,000 degrees for the first time. UMSL has continued accreditation status from the Higher Learning Commission without any stipulations, placing UMSL among the top five percent. Our faculty members are consistently recognized for being among the best in the United States in a number of disciplines.

UMSL offers students over 120 clubs and organizations covering nearly every interest, from Greek Life to an Accounting Club. Our groups and organizations include social groups, academic clubs, honor societies, special interest groups, political associations and religious groups. Student clubs and organizations are a great way for you to meet fellow students and explore your interests. UMSL’s Office of Student Life is a great place to start. The OSL has everything from leadership opportunities and community service to social events and entertainment.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is committed to paying serious attention to individual student learning needs and maintaining the highest academic standards. UMSL uses multiple approaches to facilitate learning, engaging in an ongoing assessment of student learning and improvement of the quality of learning experience. We value diversity among faculty, staff and students, and recognize its essential contribution to campus culture. Different cultural, intellectual, socioeconomic and regional perspectives add substantially to understanding, richness of debate, intellectual inquiry and knowledge development.