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Whether you call it “River City,” “Gateway City” or “Baseball Heaven,” St. Louis has something for everyone. Washington University and Olin are located in a suburb of St. Louis, next to the city’s largest park.
- 19 Fortune 1000 company headquarters
- 80,000 employed in biosciences
- $4 billion invested in downtown St. Louis since 1999
- 2.8 million residents
- 2nd-lowest cost of living among the nation’s largest metropolitan areas (Read more about housing options.)
- 37 stations in the MetroLink light-rail system connecting the airport, Washington University, downtown St. Louis and beyond
St. Louis is home to four of the nation’s leading brokerage firms, making it a financial hub of the Midwest. It's the headquarters for nearly two dozen Fortune 1000 companies, nine of which are in the Fortune 500, including Express Scripts Inc., Anheuser-Busch, Brown Shoe Co Inc. and Solutia Inc.
In June 2007, Forbes ranked St. Louis 14th on its list of “best cities for young professionals,” and Site Selection magazine ranked St. Louis as one of the top cities to succeed in attracting new or expanded corporate operations.
These corporations hire our graduates, sponsor students in our executive programs, provide guest speakers, consult with faculty and provide financial support.
We're minutes away from recreational facilities, including art and history museums, a science center, a skating rink, and a world-class zoo and symphony orchestra. St. Louis boasts Major League sports teams, as well as great restaurants, shopping, music and nightlife.
- Forest Park, (one of 100 parks in the area), which is 500 acres larger than Central Park
- 200 miles of trails for cycling, walking and running
- 9 professional sports teams, including our Cardinals baseball, Blues hockey and Rams football teams
- 45 museums
- 82 music, dance and theater companies
- 113 stars on the St. Louis Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop
A free shuttle service is available between the campus and most of the areas frequented by students, including nearby shopping centers. Students also receive a free Metro pass good for transportation on the MetroLink light-rail system and MetroBus routes.
It's also easy to get around by car. Campus parking permits are available as daily, monthly or annual passes; registered students may purchase annual permits online. Daily and monthly permits may be purchased at the campus bookstore.
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