The Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University ranked No. 67 in Poets&Quants’ 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In the three methodological categories, it placed No. 76 in Admission Standards, No. 69 in Career Outcomes, and No. 48 in Academic Experience (based on the alumni survey).
The Chaifetz School of Business had an acceptance rate of 74.9% for the fall 2024 incoming class. The class reported an average SAT/ACT score of 1175, and the school maintains a six-year graduation rate of 76.3%.
In career data, 64% of Class of 2024 graduates and 72% of Class of 2023 graduates completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Employment rates remained strong, with 84.1% of 2024 graduates securing jobs within three months of graduation, compared to 92.7% of 2023 graduates.
The average salary for 2024 graduates was $65,658, a slight decline from $70,432 in 2023. Meanwhile, the average signing bonus for those who received one was $6,500 in 2024, down from $6,944 in 2023.
Top employers hiring Chaifetz graduates include EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Alter Domus, Centene Corporation, McMahon Group, PNC Financial Services, NISA Investment Advisors, and World Wide Technology.
MAJORS AND COURSE CONTENT
Chaifetz undergraduates can choose from 9 different business majors including Accounting, Business Technology Management (available with an Analytics and Enterprise Systems Concentration), Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance (Financial Analysis Concentration and Real Estate Concentration also available within Finance), International Business, Leadership and Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Sports Business.
At the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University, business education is about developing ethical leaders and agents of change. The school fosters an environment of dignity and belonging, encouraging students to challenge ideas, develop stronger answers, and grow into business leaders committed to making a difference.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Chaifetz distinguishes itself through experiential learning, including its Applied Portfolio Management Finance course, where students manage a portion of the university’s endowment fund while receiving one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals. The financial planning course now features real-world client interactions, and the finance major includes a new Blockchain and Cryptocurrency course.
Another unique feature is the Service Leadership Program, which allows students to volunteer at service sites in the St. Louis community, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald House, and SLU’s Campus Kitchen. Since its inception in 1996, Chaifetz students have completed more than 100,000 hours of service.
“This is an intensive program that is designed for business students and is unique to the Chaifetz School of Business,” one alumnus shared. “The service hour requirement combined with leadership workshops transforms business students into agents for change in their communities no matter what their career path, and I haven’t seen any program like this at another business school.”
Many Chaifetz courses include an experiential learning component, challenging students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. For example, students in the International Business program can take part in a two-week global immersion trip to Budapest, Hungary, where they visit companies, conduct market research, and participate in cultural excursions to better understand business challenges specific to Central Europe.
Chaifetz continues to enhance its curriculum with practical, career-focused courses. In recent years, the school has introduced a Professional Writing course, a Data Modeling, Analysis, and Visualization course, and an experiential first-year course called “Business in Action.” This one-credit course features a global team-based simulation, career exploration, and skills development in teamwork, design thinking, and business ethics.
Several majors have also incorporated analysis-focused courses to enhance students’ quantitative and decision-making skills. The Accounting major now includes two optional concentrations: Public Accounting and Consulting and Advisory, along with new courses in Accounting Analytics and Business Consulting.
The Career Foundations course is now a prerequisite for internship-for-credit programs in four majors, ensuring students are well-prepared for professional work experiences. Additionally, Chaifetz has expanded its Madrid campus offerings, introducing new minors in Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship, as well as courses aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
ALUMNI SAY
“The business simulation experience was important to me because it allowed me to apply skills and knowledge from many different business fields into one exercise, which demonstrated their interconnectedness.”
“Gave me a well rounded view of what a business problem is like in the real world. I didn’t realize how beneficial it was until I was working after graduation.”
“I transferred to SLU, and was amazed by the quality of professors and programs available. The business school is unique in being a nice size where students still know a wide variety of professors close enough to have mentors in different career paths.”
“I was in an Accounting Information Systems class that was sponsored by Deloitte. It was a great experience — Deloitte would fly professionals in from across the country to teach the course. It was a unique opportunity to network and learn more about a firm I would like to work for as well as provide real-life examples of how the class applied to the real world.”
“Drafted a program to help further market/expand LGPA reach domestically. The engagement of this work did not feel like normal school work. The engagement of a 3rd party company was a great experience & use of application of skills rather than learning material.”
