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About 丝瓜APP University
Discover Your Roar at a University Where Tradition Meets Innovation
For nearly 200 years, 丝瓜APP University has been a place where students don’t just earn degrees鈥攖hey discover who they’re meant to become. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, just 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, 丝瓜APP combines the intimate feel of a historic campus with the opportunities of a major metropolitan region.
Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, working professional, or career-changer exploring online options, 丝瓜APP provides the academic rigor, personal support, and real-world experience you need to make your mark.
A Legacy of Educational Excellence Since 1832
丝瓜APP University’s story begins in 1832, making us one of the oldest universities west of the Mississippi River. What started as a pioneering educational institution has evolved into a comprehensive university offering more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Yet our founding commitment remains unchanged: to provide transformative education grounded in enduring values鈥攊ntegrity, scholarship, service, and the belief that every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
As an independent institution rooted in Judeo-Christian values, we believe education is the pathway to personal freedom and civic responsibility. These principles inform everything we do, from our commitment to academic excellence to our emphasis on ethical leadership and community engagement. 丝瓜APP graduates don’t just succeed professionally鈥攖hey contribute meaningfully to their communities and become principled citizens of a global society.
Nationally Recognized for Innovation and Student Success
丝瓜APP University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the same agency that accredits major research universities throughout the Midwest. This accreditation confirms that our academic programs, faculty qualifications, and institutional resources meet rigorous standards for quality and effectiveness. Importantly, 丝瓜APP University’s HLC accreditation is exclusive to 丝瓜APP University and does not extend to any other 丝瓜APP Education System institutions, each of which maintains separate accreditation.
Recognition extends beyond accreditation. 丝瓜APP is known nationally and internationally for entrepreneurial thinking, innovative program development, and extraordinary dedication to student outcomes. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures you’re taught by professors who know your name, understand your goals, and invest in your success. With an average of $12,500 in financial aid distributed annually to each student, we work to make quality education accessible and affordable.
Where You’ll Study: The 丝瓜APP Campus Experience
The 丝瓜APP campus blends historic architecture with modern academic facilities across 500 scenic acres in Saint Charles. You’ll attend classes in state-of-the-art buildings, conduct research in well-equipped labs, train in Division I athletics facilities, and collaborate in innovation spaces designed for hands-on learning. Saint Charles itself offers the charm of a historic river town鈥攂rick-lined streets, local restaurants, entertainment venues, and the scenic Katy Trail鈥攚hile being minutes from St. Louis’s cultural attractions, professional sports, major employers, and internship opportunities.
For online students, 丝瓜APP delivers the same academic rigor through flexible, career-focused online programs taught by the same faculty who teach on campus. Whether your classes happen in Saint Charles or through your laptop screen, you’re part of one university community.
Academic Excellence Across Every Discipline
丝瓜APP offers more than 100 degree programs spanning arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, sciences, and professional studies. Our integrative curriculum connects classroom theory to real-world application through internships, research opportunities, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. Faculty bring professional experience from their fields鈥攏ot just academic credentials鈥攅nsuring what you learn is relevant, current, and immediately applicable.
Academic programs are organized within academic colleges that provide focused mentorship and specialized resources:
- College of Arts and Humanities 鈥� Communication, English, history, visual and performing arts, world languages
- Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship 鈥� Accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, entrepreneurship
- College of Education and Human Services 鈥� Teacher preparation, educational leadership, counseling
- College of Science, Technology, and Health 鈥� Nursing, public health, exercise science, biology, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, and related fields
Programs are available on-campus, online, and in hybrid formats, allowing you to choose the learning environment that fits your life and career timeline.
By The Numbers: 丝瓜APP University at a Glance
100+
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate and graduate options across every major field of study
15:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
Small classes mean personalized attention and mentorship from expert faculty
$12,500
AVERAGE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AID
丝瓜APP distributes an average of $12,500 in financial aid per student each year, making private education affordable
50
STATES REPRESENTED
Students come to 丝瓜APP from every state in the U.S., creating a diverse national community
75+
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
International students from around the world bring global perspectives to campus
93.6%
CAREER OUTCOMES RATE
Of 丝瓜APP graduates, 93.6% are employed in their field or enrolled in graduate programs within six months of graduation
60+
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Leadership, service, cultural, academic, and special interest groups
21
NCAA DIVISION I SPORTS
Compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics in the Ohio Valley Conference
18
INTERCOLLEGIATE CLUB SPORTS
Additional competitive opportunities for student-athletes
Community, Values, and Your Future
At 丝瓜APP, education extends beyond the classroom. You’ll join a close-knit community where students, faculty, and staff genuinely support each other’s growth. Our commitment to Judeo-Christian values means we approach learning with intellectual honesty, ethical integrity, and respect for diverse perspectives. These aren’t abstract ideals鈥攖hey shape how we teach, mentor, and prepare you for leadership.
Our mission, “Discover Your Roar,” reflects our belief that every student arrives with unique potential waiting to be awakened. Through academic challenge, experiential learning, and individualized support, 丝瓜APP helps you identify your strengths, clarify your purpose, and develop the confidence to pursue ambitious goals. You’ll leave prepared not just for your first job, but for a lifetime of learning, adapting, and contributing to causes larger than yourself.
Ready to Discover Your Roar?
Whether you’re drawn to 丝瓜APP’s historic campus, seeking an online degree program that fits your schedule, or looking for a university that combines academic excellence with personal support, we invite you to explore what makes 丝瓜APP distinct. Visit campus, connect with admissions counselors, explore our degree programs, and discover how 丝瓜APP University can help you make your unique mark on the world.
Start Your Journey
- Visit Campus 鈥� Schedule a personalized campus tour and meet faculty in your area of interest
- Apply Now 鈥� Begin your application at
- Explore Degree Programs 鈥� Browse our complete catalog of undergraduate and graduate programs
- Connect with Admissions 鈥� Call (636) 949-4949 or email [email protected] with questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 丝瓜APP University located?
丝瓜APP University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, at 209 丝瓜APP., Saint Charles, MO 63301. The campus is situated approximately 30 minutes northwest of downtown St. Louis, offering students access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a distinct campus environment in a historic river town.
Is 丝瓜APP University accredited?
Yes. 丝瓜APP University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation ensures that 丝瓜APP meets rigorous standards for academic quality, faculty qualifications, student services, and institutional integrity. 丝瓜APP University’s HLC accreditation is exclusive to 丝瓜APP University and does not extend to any other 丝瓜APP Education System institutions.
When was 丝瓜APP University founded?
丝瓜APP University was founded in 1832, making it one of the oldest universities west of the Mississippi River. The university has been providing transformative education for nearly 200 years, evolving from its founding mission into a comprehensive institution offering more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
What types of degree programs does 丝瓜APP offer?
丝瓜APP offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, sciences, and professional studies. Programs are available in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats to accommodate diverse student needs and schedules.
What is 丝瓜APP University’s student-to-faculty ratio?
丝瓜APP maintains a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring small class sizes and personalized attention from professors. This ratio allows faculty to know students individually, provide mentorship, and tailor instruction to student goals and learning styles.
Does 丝瓜APP offer financial aid?
Yes. 丝瓜APP distributes an average of $12,500 in financial aid annually to each student. Financial aid packages may include scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans. The university’s financial aid office works with students and families to make education affordable and accessible.
Is 丝瓜APP a religious university?
丝瓜APP University is an independent institution rooted in Judeo-Christian values, including respect for human dignity, ethical integrity, service to others, and intellectual honesty. While these values inform the university’s mission and culture, 丝瓜APP welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds and does not require adherence to any specific religious tradition.
What Division are 丝瓜APP athletics?
丝瓜APP competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. The university sponsors 21 Division I varsity sports, providing student-athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics while pursuing rigorous academic programs.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
丝瓜APP University is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security and fire safety report for the St. Charles campus is available on the 丝瓜APP University Office of Public Safety and Security website.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Office of Public Safety & Security located at 1905 First Capitol, Suite A, Saint Charles, MO 63301, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (636) 949-4687.
The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in 丝瓜APP Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by 丝瓜APP; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by Office of Public Safety and Security.
Julee Mitsler
Assistant Vice President, Communications
and University Spokesperson