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Students
The Pierre Laclede Honors College's students share an intellectual curiosity, a demonstrated potential for critical thinking, and excellent oral and written expression. They thrive in an environment that provides opportunities to work with peers of comparable abilities and diverse backgrounds. Academic activities are complemented by extracurricular activities such as the Pierre Laclede Honors College Student Association, student publications, the University Ambassadors program, and many cultural and entertainment events at the Honors College.
So, who are the students at the Pierre Laclede Honors College?
- Total enrollment at the Honors College averages between 500 and 550 students per year.
- Well over half of PLHC students are between the ages of 17-22, but a number of returning adults expand the age range and add wonderful focus and perspective to the community.
- While the majority of Honors students come from Missouri high schools and community colleges, approximately 1/2 of all the states in the U.S. have been represented in our student body at one point or another.
- Many foreign countries have also been represented at the Honors College, including (but not limited to): Armenia, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Lithuania, Nigeria, Trinidad, and Vietnam.
- Most PLHC students receive Honors College scholarships, in addition to other scholarships from UM - St. Louis, and many receive additional awards from outside sources (Bright Flight, MO Guarantee Program and various private sources).
- The Honors College enjoys representation in over 90% of the major undergraduate offerings at UM - St. Louis. The top 5 declared majors within the Honors College are: 1) Business Administration; 2) Biology; 3) English;
4) Education; 5) Nursing. "Undecided Majors" make up a portion of our student body as well.