Institutional data that contribute to the overall picture of student success of our undergraduates at Saint 直播自慰视频 University include retention rates and graduation rates.
Additional perspective is gained from the annual survey of recently graduated students conducted by SLU鈥檚 Office of Career Services.
Retention Rates
Listed below are the rates at which the five most recent cohorts of new, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students* returned to SLU for the second consecutive year to continue their studies:
| First term at SLU | Second year at SLU | Percentage who returned for second year |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | 91 percent |
| Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | 90 percent |
| Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | 89 percent |
| Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | 87 percent |
| Fall 2022 | Fall 2023 | 89 percent |
*First-time, full-time undergraduate students as reported to IPEDS, exclusion adjusted
Graduation Rates
Listed below are the rates at which the five most recent cohorts of new, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students* graduate from SLU within four years, as well as the six-year graduation rates for the three most recent cohorts:
| First term at SLU | Percentage who graduated in four years |
Percentage who graduated in six years |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 73 percent | 80 percent |
| Fall 2016 | 74 percent | 81 percent |
| Fall 2017 | 73 percent | 80 percent |
| Fall 2018 | 72 percent | ----- |
| Fall 2019 | 72 percent | ----- |
*First-time, full-time undergraduate students as reported to IPEDS, exclusion adjusted
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Alumni Employment and Continuing Education Rates
SLU鈥檚 Office of Career Services conducts three surveys each year (August, December, May) on the employment and continuing education of recent SLU graduates. The results are compiled into an annual report for the fiscal year. The primary research method is a survey of all such recent graduates administered by e-mail, supplemented by data gathered from faculty, via LinkedIn, and similar sources; 56 percent of alums responded to the 2021-2022 surveys.
Via this research we identify our alums鈥� current employment and education statuses according to one of the following categories:
- Employed
Respondents who are employed full-time or part-time. Does not include respondents who are enrolled in graduate or professional school. - In Graduate or Professional School
Respondents who are enrolled in a graduate or professional program and are not employed. - Not Employed and Seeking Employment
Respondents who are not employed and seeking employment. - Not Employed but Not Seeking Employment
Respondents who are unemployed but not seeking employment. - Participating In a Year of Volunteer Service
Respondents who are participating in a year of service program (e.g., Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America) - Serving in the Military
Respondents who are serving in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or the military of another country.
Results for 2022-2023 Graduates
- 89 percent of alumni were either employed, enrolled in graduate or professional school, participating in a year of service, serving in the military, or not seeking employment within six months of their SLU graduation.
- $63,314 was the average salary of alumni respondents who were employed full-time.
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Licensure Exam Pass Rates
Below are links to the licensure exam pass rates for various SLU programs organized by school/college.