Program Level

B.S

Tuition Fees

56960.00 $

Duration

Year

Application Fee

0.00 $

Living Costs

0.00 $

Intake

April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Program Length

4 years

Co-Op Internshiop

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Acadmic Assemnt

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Summary

The accounting major offered by Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business will help you develop strong technical and professional accounting skills, including communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Accounting is the language of business decision-making and is a primary means of organizational communication. The accountant’s role has changed substantially over the past decade. Today, accountants are actively involved in analyzing and interpreting financial data and work with other executives in decision-making and problem-solving activities.

Through my involvement in SLU's accounting program, I have built meaningful relationships both personally and professionally with my peers and professors. I am incredibly grateful for the education I received both inside and outside of the classroom, and I can confidently say my time at SLU has fully prepared me to embark on my career." ⁠—Alexis Dunn, Class of 2025

SLU's accounting graduates have a long history of success on the CPA exam, with pass rates exceeding both the Missouri and national averages. Many of our graduates have passed all parts of this critical exam on their first attempt. The 2021 CPA Success Index, published in Accounting Today, ranked SLU No. 26 in the country among large accounting programs.

 

SLU students may choose to graduate from the accounting program with the 120-credit bachelor's degree; however, those who plan to be licensed after taking the CPA examination are required to complete 150 college credits in most states.

Students may accumulate the 150 required credits in several ways:

Complete 150 credits at the undergraduate level (often by pursuing a double major).
Complete the 120-credit bachelor's degree and complete the 30-credit Master of Accounting degree sequentially.
Complete the Integrated Accounting Program, which allows you to complete both the undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting simultaneously.
The Department of Accounting also offers an Accounting Scholars Program for qualified incoming freshmen.