Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private Jesuit research university located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1818, it is one of the oldest Catholic institutions of higher education in the United States.
As a private university, SLU operates independently of state government control and relies on tuition, donations, and endowments for funding. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across its 13 colleges and schools.
