University of Missouri-St Louis

They have the BEST Accounting program in St. Louis and one of the BEST Accounting programs (top 5 because of their accreditations and how well they prepare you for the CPA) in Missouri! I’ve seen friends graduate from SIUMED, from Tufts, UMSL and UMR. Guess what they are equally sucessful (in their respective fields of Medicine and Engineering). It’s not where your degree is from it’s who has the degree and of course who you know (not just family or frat/​sorority connections but ones made in everyday life networking). Other programs here at UMSL may not prepare you for the real thing so make sure to intern in your field. Overall I love UMSL, it’s not the best school there is out there but it’s a good place to start if you live in the area.

I just received my Masters of Education from the College of Education and am continuing to receive an Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology. These programs receive 5 stars! Excellent faculty, wonderful facilities on south campus, even good food at the café. South Campus is full of great academic minds and intellectually stimulating class discussions.
North Campus is currently building a new recreation center and should help stimulate life on campus. I spend my time in South Campus night classes, so my college experience up North is limited.
UMSL is a commuter school, which gives it a different feel than other major universities. UMSL is situated on the outskirts of St. Louis City and has easy access to everything via Metrolink and bus routes with the free student pass included in tuition. A huge plus for anyone living in the city.
Overall, a wonderful place to get an education. Safe campus, great sports teams, and friendly people. If you want to tailgate before football games, head to Columbia.
Go Tritons!!!

Did my undergrad in Memphis, TN where people are friendly. Some grad work in Seattle, WA, where people are smart. UMSL and St. Louis are neither. The program likes to boast on their high national ranking, but I find myself disappointed with the courses, instruction and organization of the department. Def much less quality that my last two schools.

I have mixed feelings about UMSL… Commuter campus so you don’t truly get to know anyone. Not located in the best area (judging on the strip of pawn shops and payday loan places right outside)
Professors have been hit/​miss with me (Sociology and business mean I have been in nearly every department), but the price is unbeatable locally.
They weren’t too terribly understanding when I had major medical issues 2 years ago that left me in the hospital unexpectedly and unable to officially withdraw…
I graduate this summer, so obviously it didn’t impact my overall impressions too greatly. I will also likely be getting another Bachelors here, albeit in Economics

UMSL is a small town school feel with the reputation and organization of a big school. I am so glad that I chose to do my studies at UMSL after moving to STL. I am saving money, and finishing my degree at a university that I love, from instructors who actually know what they’re talking about.
Ps-​The financial aid office is awesome. Every time I go in they are so attentive and help me understand and how to fix the issues I am having.

UMSL is a good commuter school. I’ve only been here for a year but it’s refreshing to go to a University where the students are actually there to LEARN!

University of Missouri — Saint Louis (UMSL, pronounced umm — sul) is my Alma Mater! I had an absolutely wonderful time during the years spent at UMSL!
UMSL is often lost in the shadow of its big sister, University of Missouri — Columbia (aka: Mizzou or Missouri). As such, many Midwest kids leave home to attend Mizzou, hoping for that perfect college dream painted by advertisements or the name itself. However, many find themselves lonely, homesick, or just plain uninterested in what Mizzou has to offer.
During my studies at UMSL, I met good-​size population of students who started college at Mizzou but who would graduate from UMSL. Not only did those students have absolutely terrific things to say about the campus, they also bragged about ease of the transition. In addition, about 75% of them had something to say about UMSL’s more challenging curriculum in comparison to the lecture-​hall environment its sister school offers. (which depending on who you ask, could be a good or bad thing!)
UMSL is part of a higher education system comprised of four universities in large cities of Missouri, along with a variety of research parks across the state. While the system is collective in structure, each campus has popular areas of study unique to the individual university. UMSL is the youngest, most cost efficient, AND has more top-​rated areas of studies than its three counterparts!
In order by year established, here are the four universities with their excelled areas of study. Please note this could have changed since I graduated in 2009!
Columbia/​Mizzou — 1839: Law and Journalism
Rolla/S&T — 1870: Engineering, Science, and Technology
Kansas City/U.M.K.C. — 1933: Medical and Pharmacy
Saint Louis/​UMSL — 1963: International Business, Criminology, Education, and Nursing
I would recommend UMSL to any prospective student who is looking for involvement, small student-​to-​professor ratio, quick access to the city but not IN the city, and general pride in the ability to measure what you added to this young university. During my time at UMSL I was involved in a handful of student organizations and had the opportunity to help initiate an organization, athletic program, the largest student-​run fundraising event, and international study in Dubai.
So when I look back at my Alma Mater, I smile at the fact it’s now a non-​smoking campus, with a cheerleading squad, and this year will be the 5^th annual ZTA breast cancer awareness fundraiser, AND the amazing growth in study abroad/​exchange programs available to current students! Not to mention I follow UMSL’s Student Center on Facebook and there is always something new being built or added to the campus!
Lastly, with only 17,000 students and just celebrating its Jubilee this past January — it needs to be noted that UMSL is not a school that is heavily connected with jobs or heritage… However, there IS something to be said about UMSL pride and willingness to help one another! With that, I would like to add that the Alumni Association gifts you a complimentary membership for a year upon graduation. I suggest taking advantage of this! Due to my current location I am unable to do so; however, if ever I move back to Saint Louis it will be a top priority on my to-​do-​list.
Overall, I really did have a great time as a Triton! Possibly I am biased because I met my fiancé at UMSL, who was a basketball player. (my man was on da hooper squad! haha)… But after this book — I think it was more than just that! :)
UMSL is a great school!

Attended a job fair at UMSL. The Spring 2011 Career Fair, I was there representing my employer.
I often find myself dreading job fairs, b/​c more often than not the candidates will be unprepared and not really ready to discuss business opportunities.
However, at UMSL I was really surprised. All of the students I spoke with were dressed in professional attire and most were ready to discuss the company and some had even went as far as researching our company and telling me why they want to work for us.
I would give them a 5 stars, but this is strictly based on my career fair experience.

I spent 7 years of my life attending UMSL. You may ask yourself, «Why 7 years? Did you keep flunking?» The answer would be no… I actually finished with a decent GPA.
I started attending UMSL as a full time student. At the end of my sophomore year, I realized that I needed to work full time to pay my bills and needed to shift to going to school part time. The shift was incredibly easy and smooth. At many schools, this shift would have been impossible or very difficult.
I continued attending classes for the next 5 years. I was traveling for work, but I was able to find classes that worked around my busy work schedule. I frequently took Saturday morning classes and multiple sessions at night during the week. I completed by bachelors degree in May 2005.
I did see more adjunct professors in the evening program and their quality of teaching varied greatly. I would have liked to see more full-​time, tenured professors teaching evening classes. Even so, I had some amazing professors and wouldn’t change what I did.