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LIVING IN ST. LOUIS
ADMITTED STUDENT WEBINAR
LIVING IN ST. LOUIS
LIVING IN ST. LOUIS

CHICAGO

KANSAS CITY

NASHVILLE

ATLANTA

Nearest Airport
St. Louis International (STL)

Connecting Airports
Atlanta – 1.5 hours
Miami – 2.25 hours
MIDWEST
ST. LOUIS RANKINGS + HISTORY

#1 TOP 10 #1
STARTUP CITY CREATIVE CITIES CITY PARK IN US
Popular Mechanics Movoto.com Forest Park

BEST CITIES
FOR COLLEGE GRADS
Career Bliss
TOP 10
AFFORDABLE CITIES
Forbes
#2
BEST CITIES FOR JOBS
Glassdoor
2
#
US City
for free
AMERICA’S
NEXT GREAT TOP CITY TOP 10 activities
TO VISIT CITY FOR RECREATION
FOOD CITY New York Times Wallet Hub
Travel & Leisure

HISTORIC ST. LOUIS FIRST US CITY

ROUTE 66 1764 1904

IS IN ST. LOUIS FOUNDED TO HOST SUMMER
OLYMPICS
EXPERIENCE + OUTCOMES
WORK IN ST. LOUIS

CPT/OPT #1 FASTEST
OPPORTUNITIES BEST COLLEGE GROWING CITY FOR
FOR JOBS IN MO TECHNOLOGY JOBS
94%
of recent SLU Alumni
are satisfied with
their post-graduation

40+ #2 FASTEST path

STEM PROGRAMS AFFORDABLE CITY GROWING US CITY FOR

AT SLU FOR MILLENIALS FOREIGN-BORN POPULATION

10
FORTUNE 500
5 TOP 10
FORTUNE 1000 BEST CITY FOR NEW
COMPANIES COMPANIES COLLEGE GRADS
 EXPERIENCE + OUTCOMES
WORK IN ST. LOUIS

Major industries and SLU’s central location

Just minutes from the region’s two largest business districts
companies
Technology, biotechnology, healthcare, Thriving local economy
logistics, business, banking and finance.
$150+ billion economy
Downtown Clayton Forest Park Central West End CORTEX SLU Grand Center Downtown St. Louis
 TRANSPORTATION

Around Campus Saint Louis

Billiken Shuttle Service AIRPORT

• Provides transportation on campus and points around International Airport
St. Louis Lambert St. Louis International – 20 mins from campus
• Service between North and South Campuses Airport Code: (STL)

SLU Ride PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Assistance can be provided to University buildings on MetroLink & MetroBus
campus as bordered by Washington Boulevard, Compton • (2) line urban rail system
Avenue, Shaw Boulevard and Vandeventer Avenue.  • Extensive bus network
• www.metrostlouis.org
Bike
Bike racks are available throughout campus, and a Other
popular and convient option. • Taxi, Uber, Lyft
• Public, pay-to-use scooters
 ROBERT MAY HALL
Designated for graduate, law and medical students only, Robert May Hall is
immediately adjacent to the Saint Louis University campus.
You get the independence of apartment living with proximity to both SLU’s campus, the
Billiken Shuttle service and Grand Center.  Units feature exposed brick, large loft-style
windows, granite countertops and maple cabinets.
 ROBERT MAY HALL

What's in the Unit?

•Full-sized bed
•Dressers
•Sofa and armchair
•Coffee table
•Full kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and
microwave
•Front-load, stackable washer/dryer provided in each unit
Full-Year Contract
Robert May Hall Square Feet Fall/Spring Summer Full Year

Single Apartment, Private 600-700 $6,208 $2,484 $14,900

Bedroom, 1 Bath

Double Apartment, Private 800-900 $5,632 $2,252 $13,516

Bedroom, 1 Bath

Double Apartment, Private 700-800 $5,632 $2,252 $13,516

Bedroom, 1.5 Bath

Double Apartment, Private 800-900 $5,798 $2,320 $13,916

Bedroom, 2 Bath

Triple Apartment, Private 1000-1100 $5,362 $2,144 $12,868

Bedroom, 2 Bath
 OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Off campus housing is generally less expensive than on campus and is
readily available. These housing options are not owned or managed
by SLU. There are several apartments near SLU, less than a mile from
the heart of campus. There are many neighborhoods that are a short
drive, bus ride, or bike ride from SLU as well. As a student, you will
likely have to provide extra information to landlords and leasing
companies.

This may include visa information, passport information, proof of

acceptance at SLU, etc. The following websites provide a great list of
off campus properties to choose from

https://www.forrentuniversity.com/Saint-Louis-University

CONSIDER:
DEPOSIT (sometimes 2 month’s rent)
UTILITIES (water, trash, electric, gas, internet)
FURNISHINGS
LOCATION
 Things to Consider – Off Campus
• Security Deposit
• Furnished vs. Non-Furnished
• Utilities
• Distance to campus

• All lead to extra $$ upfront

 TEMPORARY HOUSING OPTIONS

Temporary Housing There are several hotels around SLU where you could
choose to stay until you find permanent housing.

Water Tower Inn- Affordable, Walking distance to North Campus

http://www.slu.edu/wti/

Hotel Ignacio- Upscale, on the North Campus (MAY BE USED FOR

QUARANTINE)
http://www.hotelignaciostl.com/

Holiday Inn Express- 3 minute drive from Frost campus, 15 minute walk
http://www.hiexstlouiswest.com/
HEAR FROM STUDENTS ABOUT
LIVING IN ST. LOUIS!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1BNhTXoiU
 Admission Process
• Application
• Application review
• Decision Letter
• Scholarship decision
• Proof of finances
• I-20
• Next steps – Banner ID, SLU Net ID
• Deposit
• Visa process
• ENROLL
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!