Colleges and Universities of St. Louis, Missouri

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St. Louis also holds a unique place in the establishment of American colleges and universities. The city is home to the internationally recognized Washington University, an private research university ranked 12th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and well known for prestigious schools of Medicine, Architecture and Social work. The university's School of Law, founded in 1867, is the oldest west of the Mississippi River. The oldest university west of the Mississippi River, Saint Louis University, was founded in 1818. The St. Louis metropolitan area is also home to at least 26 other institutions of higher learning. The St. Louis metropolitan region contains a vibrant and energetic college student population. With almost 10% of its population enrolled in an institution of higher education, St. Louis has a plethora of institutions of higher learning.

Brookings Hall; the most recognized building on the Washington University campus
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Brookings Hall; the most recognized building on the Washington University campus
DuBourg Hall serves as the administration building for St. Louis University.
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DuBourg Hall serves as the administration building for St. Louis University.

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[edit] Four-year and Graduate colleges

[edit] City of St. Louis


[edit] Neighboring cities and towns

[edit] Community College

SLCC-Forest Park
SLCC-Meramec
SLCC-Florissant Valley
SLCC-Wildwood (Fall 2007)

[edit] For Profit schools and Colleges