Top 3 Unique Facts

  • UMSL is home to the largest alumni network in the St. Louis region, with over 75% of graduates choosing to live and work locally—contributing more than $14.3 billion in economic impact to the state. In addition, more than 30,000 engaged alumni continue to strengthen communities across Missouri, the nation, and around the world.
  • UMSL ranks No. 1 in Missouri and is recognized nationally among the top 100 “Top Performers on Social Mobility” by U.S. News and Annual Report—a testament to our exceptional success in graduating students who receive Pell Grants.
  • UMSL is a leader in community engaged research with a focus on supporting statewide needs in areas like K-12 school systems, physical and mental health services, geospatial, criminology and criminal justice, ecology, public policy and much more.
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91㽶Ƶ-St. Louis

By the Numbers

1963

Year Founded

677

Faculty Members

1,044

Staff Members

15,104

Enrolled Students

2,582

Degrees Awarded

15

Competitive Sports

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School Logo

UMSL Louie the Triton Mascot

Mascot

Louie the Triton

UMSL Tritons Athletic mark

Athletics Logo

Nickname: UMSL Tritons

About

  • Founded: 1963
  • Mascot: Triton
  • Colors: Red and Gold
  • Nickname(s): UMSL
  • Website:

Leadership

Kristin Sobolik, Ph.D.
Chancellor, 91㽶Ƶ-St. Louis

Schools and Colleges

  • College of Arts and Sciences

  • Ed G. Smith College of Business

  • College of Education

  • College of Nursing

  • College of Optometry

  • Pierre Laclede Honors College

  • Graduate School

  • School of Engineering

  • School of Social Work, Psychological and Brain Sciences

Resources

| | | UMSL Factsheet (Printable PDF)

By the Numbers reflects data for Fall 2024 & 2025; degrees awarded Fiscal Year 2025.