Saint Louis University is an institution that nurtures its students' values so they can achieve academic excellence, ground-breaking research and a strong sense of faith and service. For the past 200 years, the university has moved beyond traditional teaching to a structure that encourages students to learn and think in new ways. NEW: Ranked #97 National Universities U.S. News & World Report 2020 #97 National Universities (U.S. News & World Report 2020). 12,649 students with 995 international students from 78 countries . #36 Best Value (U.S. News & World Report 2019). #87 Best Undergraduate Business Programs (U.S. News & World Report 2019). Best Buys in College Education (Barron's 2016).