Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis)
St. Louis, MO
Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.2
- Entrance exam
- GRE or MCAT
- Shadowing hours required
- 16
Applying
- Application deadline
- Rolling admissions
- Applies through CASAA
- Yes
- Interview
- In person
The program
- Institution
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Accreditation
- Accredited
- Length
- 27 months
Outcomes
- Track record
- No class has graduated from this program yet, so there are no outcome figures to publish.
Cost
- Tuition
- $21,972–$22,207 per semester (2026–27)
Prerequisites
- •Biology with lab (two semesters)
- •General Chemistry with lab (two semesters)
- •Organic Chemistry with lab (two semesters)
- •Physics with lab (two semesters)
- •Anatomy & Physiology I & II (6-8 credits combined)
- •Calculus (one semester)
Notes
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Your exam score
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) publishes no minimum exam score. There is no number you have to clear to be considered here.
What it does say: “There is no absolute minimum requirement, but the following results are considered competitive for admission to this program: MCAT minimum total score of 501 and GRE minimum score of 152 in Verbal Reasoning and a minimum score of 155 in Quantitative Reasoning.” That is the program’s description of a competitive application, not a line you have to clear.
Read from the program’s own page on 2026-10-03. Source
If you trained outside the US
We read this program's admissions pages and they take no position on international applicants. That is not a yes and not a no — ask the program before you spend anything.
The page we read ↗, read 2026-09-24
Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) — frequently asked
What GPA does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) require?
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) lists a minimum GPA of 3.2. Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.
Which entrance exam does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) accept?
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.
How many shadowing hours does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) require?
At least 16 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.
What prerequisites does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) require?
Biology with lab (two semesters), General Chemistry with lab (two semesters), Organic Chemistry with lab (two semesters), Physics with lab (two semesters), Anatomy & Physiology I & II (6-8 credits combined), Calculus (one semester). Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.
How long is the Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) program?
About 27 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.
How much does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) cost?
Tuition at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis): $21,972–$22,207 per semester (2026–27). Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.
Does Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) use CASAA?
Yes — Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.
When is the Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) application deadline?
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis) reviews applications on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle matters more than any single date.
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