University of Missouri - St. Louis College Portrait
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University of Missouri - St. Louis
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is a nationally ranked research institution spread across 350 acres of rolling hills in suburban St. Louis County. UMSL enrolls more than 16,000 students from 48 states and 62 countries. National and campus evaluations indicate UMSL students value their classroom experiences and take advantage of the numerous internship and job opportunities that living and learning in a metropolitan area afford them. Successful UMSL alumni can be found throughout the world, but – not surprisingly – are dominate in the St. Louis marketplace.
Living in the UMSL Community
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is a community that offers a variety of opportunities for students to connect with faculty, staff, the community, and other students. UMSL provides students with the chance to participate in NCAA Division II athletics and recreational sports or join in the activities of more than 100 student organizations ranging from academic clubs to the badminton club. Students receive support from a variety of campus offices including: Center for Student Success, Career Services, Multicultural Relations, and Writing and Math Centers. A multitude of supports and opportunities contribute to students’ academic success and development at UMSL.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
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| Total Students | 16,817 | |
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Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 13,159 | |
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| Gender | ||
| Women | 7,737 | 59% |
| Men | 5,422 | 41% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 31 | <1% |
| Asian | 475 | 4% |
| African American / Black | 2,103 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 286 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | <1% |
| White | 8,912 | 68% |
| Two or More Races | 114 | 1% |
| International | 372 | 3% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 860 | 7% |
| Where do UMSL undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 90% |
| Other US States & Territories | 7% |
| Other Countries | 3% |
| How old are UMSL undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 26 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 41% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 - 26 | |
| Math | 19 - 25 | 460 - 610 |
| English | 21 - 26 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 61% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 84% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 75% | |
| Average High School GPA Data Not Available | ||
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $23,678.00
Costs of attendance for 2012-2013 are planned to be available in February 2012.
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend University of Missouri - St. Louis varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 65% of full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $9,366.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 39% of full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $3,441.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2009 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
UMSL Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 18 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 71% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 80% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 467 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 52% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 20% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 77% |
Campus-based Housing
19% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
10% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
The University of Missouri-St. Louis has 20 commissioned police officers, four dispatchers, and two administrative assistants who strive to ensure that the UMSL is a safe and pleasant environment where people can live, work and pursue their educational goals. UMSL police were the first university-based unit in Missouri to ever receive recognition from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Size and Setting
- Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- High undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Medium full-time four-year, inclusive
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Doctoral, professional dominant
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at UMSL
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 85% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 42% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 10% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 78% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 11% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 34% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 41% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 7% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 97% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 94% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 65% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 52% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 91% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 51% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 75% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 93% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 59% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 63% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 85% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 51% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 79% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 81% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 72% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at University of Missouri - St. Louis in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2,092 |
| Master's | 961 |
| Doctoral | 94 |
| Total | 3,147 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
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| Business/Commerce, General | 19% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10% |
| Psychology, General | 7% |
| Communication and Media Studies | 6% |
| Links to degree programs at University of Missouri - St. Louis |
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Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Survey Administration Process
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 80% four-year success and progress rate means that 80% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 477 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 1,176 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 78%
Student Learning at University of Missouri - St. Louis
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis values student learning and effective teaching. Every department has designed learning outcomes for each major, so students know what they are expected to know and be able to do to have a successful career. Outcomes for the general education curriculum during the first two years include skills in communicating, managing information, and valuing and knowledge ofsocial and behavioral sciences, humanities and fine arts, and mathematics and life or natural sciences. Every major also builds on the skills developed in general education. That means that students hone their communication, critical thinking, and research skills in classes in their major.
UMSL uses several assessment methods to determine our effectiveness in general education and the majors. Mastery of general education learning goals is measured in classes and through the Collegiate Learning Assessment when freshmen enter UMSL and again during their last semester as seniors. UMSL students have traditionally done very well on the CLA. Assessment in the majors is accomplished through tests as well as capstone courses, projects, internships, and other culminating experiences. The programs themselves undergo reviews every five years, in addition to assessments by professional accreditation teams that look for licensure exam pass rates and retention and graduation rates.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2010 - 11 Results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment
The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving, and written communication using a performance task and an analytic writing task. The scores from the tasks are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Performance Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1130
Senior Score: 1209
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 24
Senior Score: 23
Analytic Writing Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the analytic writing task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1114
Senior Score: 1210
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 23
Senior Score: 24