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Saint Leo University
Established by the Order of Saint Benedict in 1889, Saint Leo University is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university in central Florida and the first Roman Catholic college in the state. Saint Leo is home to colleges of Business, Education, and Arts & Sciences conferring bachelor’s degrees in over 50 areas of study. Additionally, all students are required to take three electives in Religion and Philosophy regardless of major. The university campus encompasses Saint Leo Abbey, an active monastery that includes a professional car repair shop run by resident monks.
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
32%
Submitting ACT
54%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1056
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
13,099
Total Number of Undergrads
9,671
Classroom Sizes
0
100
31%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
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. | $23,020
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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. | $23,020
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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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$12,728
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| Books and Supplies | $1368
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Aid & Grants
0
100
80%
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.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,892
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,452
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,105
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.
84%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,432
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.
$12,727
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.
$263
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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