The 664,000 square foot Kiel Center, in nearby downtown St. Louis, is one of the finest sports and entertainment complexes in the country. It is home of several sports teams, including the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the Saint Louis University Billikens basketball team. It features a full range of programming, including concerts, ice shows, and other sporting events. The renovation of Union Station into a shopping mall and entertainment center draws many tourists and residents. The campus has undergone significant modernization and beautification over the past 30 years.
Student housing is plentiful on or off campus.
Tegeler Hall, home of the School of Social Service, was dedicated in 1971. It houses eight classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, Carlo auditorium, a learning resource center, and faculty, student, and staff lounges. The campus is near the City's main library and other professional specialized libraries which supplement the extensive collections available at the Pius XII Library. The main campus offers a wide range of student services and activities, including a three-story student union, a bookstore, cafeteria, and recreation area. The University owns several landmark buildings, including the restored Cupples Mansion which contains an art gallery and reception area.