Saint Leo University
Founded in 1889, Saint Leo University is a top rated, private university located in Tampa Bay, Florida. We offer our students an ideal college experience - from our leading-edge academics with over 50 programs (including unique accelerated 3 + 1 degrees) to our commitment to the Benedictine core values. Less than an hour from downtown Tampa, our peaceful campus is surrounded by rolling green hills, dazzling orange groves, and clear-water lakes. As the safest campus in Florida, we pride ourselves on providing students with the peace of mind to focus on their academic experience. Saint Leo is home to more than 550 international students from over 100 countries. Saint Leo University has developed a test-optional policy that does not require undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions process.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
40%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1079
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,808
Total Number of Undergrads
8,662
Classroom Sizes
0
100
31%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $24,640
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $24,640
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$13,500
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| Books and Supplies | $1116
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Aid & Grants
0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,071
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,254
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,587
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
82%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,473
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$270
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
60
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
67%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Tampa
Norfolk
Atlanta
Washington
Jacksonville
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
52%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,500
What Students Are Saying
3.80
Average Rating
Saint Leo University is perfect for someone who does not like large class room settings. It provides personal learning with teachers. It is always easy to get a hold of your teacher due to the small class setting.
Sarah from Tampa, FL
Low cost credit hours.
I rate them as being very professional and caring towards students.
Coursework prepares students for work places and as business owners.
I rate them as being very professional and caring towards students.
Coursework prepares students for work places and as business owners.
Lakedria from Fort Hood, TX
saint leo's staff is professional.
saint leo offers outstanding courses.
saint leo respects its students
saint leo offers outstanding courses.
saint leo respects its students
joann from sneads, fl
Saint Leo University exemplifies core values and emphasizes integrity, community, and spirit. Instructors are real-world professionals and peers are like-minded adult professionals, all with a desire to contribute to the learning process. I am honored to be studying at such a professional university.
Christina from Boise, ID
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