Is Saint Louis University a good company to work for?

Saint Louis University has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,069 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Saint Louis University to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Saint Louis University have been left by employees working as Graduate Teaching Assistant , Teaching Assistant and Graduate Assistant .

Does Saint Louis University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Saint Louis University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Saint Louis University. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Saint Louis University?

60% of Saint Louis University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Saint Louis University 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Saint Louis University?

Research Assistant (39) , Student Worker (34) , Graduate Research Assistant (33) , Graduate Assistant (31) , Assistant Professor (24) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (15) , Associate Professor (14) , Teaching Assistant (14) , Program Coordinator (12) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Director (11) , Graduate Student (11) , Resident Advisor (10) , Coordinator (8) , Postdoctoral Fellow (8)

What are the pros of working at Saint Louis University according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and attention to Jesuit mission" ((in 97 reviews)); "The people are great and fun to work with" ((in 60 reviews)); "Hours are flexible to your schedule and you can pick what kind of work you do." ((in 35 reviews)); "The school campus is beautiful and the food options nearby are good." ((in 26 reviews)); "Very Good work envirnoment and good colleagues" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Saint Louis University according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and very clicky" ((in 89 reviews)); "Low salary for students workers" ((in 36 reviews)); "No raises in the past 6 years, barely kept up with inflation." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management is an absolute mess, communication breakdowns constantly and consistently" ((in 12 reviews)); "Parking is expensive" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Saint Louis University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Saint Louis University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Saint Louis University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Saint Louis University locations?

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3.8

60% would recommend to a friend

(931 total reviews)

Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D.

68% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Saint Louis University has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 931 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Saint Louis University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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931 reviews

2.0

Aug 26, 2012

The fear of retaliation prevents every director level and higher employ from speaking up about what really goes on here.

Director

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Pros

The benefits at SLU, from a vacation and tuition reimbursement standpoint, are decent. There are many passionate, committed people at the University, but the higher level administrators are so fearful of the President, and his chosen ones, that ethical standards -- fiscally, professionally, and educationally, are consistently ignored.

Cons

Every single person at this University, from the bottom up, fears the President and his staff. The Board of trustee members are hand chosen by the President, and nothing will improve until those in power are removed. If you are considering sending your child there, or looking at a position that has any direct contact with the President's Office, reconsider for your sake, and your families.

2.0

Jun 29, 2012

Nice place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of politicking in my office, but overall the environment is a good one.

Cons

They don't value you as an employee here. They do not listen to you.

4.0

Apr 9, 2012

I enjoyed the students and faculty.

Adjunct professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Prestigious University Fair Salary Mostly serious students

Cons

Typical academia politics Adjunct positions are far removed from full-time faculty.

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The fear of retaliation prevents every director level and higher employ from speaking up about what really goes on here.

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I enjoyed the students and faculty.

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