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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Saint Leo is a private, Catholic university located in St. Leo, Florida in the Tampa Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,945 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Saint Leo acceptance rate is 71%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 46% of students, Saint Leo alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,900.
About
SAINT LEO, FL 33574
About Saint Leo...
- Catholic
- Common App Accepted
- Large Online Program
- Private
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Sunshine State Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Florida
- St. Leo
Saint Leo University Rankings
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SLU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
930-1150
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available —
Application Website
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Will You Get Into SLU?
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Cost
Net Price
$18,336/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$20,736/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.130 responses
77%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.162 responses
70%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.161 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
435 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
361 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
283 Graduates
Psychology
248 Graduates
Accounting
81 Graduates
Elementary Education
69 Graduates
Healthcare Management
63 Graduates
Computer and Information Systems Security
56 Graduates
Human Resources
56 Graduates
Information Science
48 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
20
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
5
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
15
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
17%
On Campus
20%
Online
63%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,945Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,375
Undergrads Over 25
53%
Pell Grant
51%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
108 responses
Responsible stuardship
27%
Respectful
24%
Friendly
14%
Average
10%
Everyone does their own thing.
9%
Ready to give help or advice
7%
Kind
5%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
64%
Poll
42%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.163 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.190 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
129 responses
Efficient
25%
A family
24%
Caring
12%
Resources
12%
Average
7%
Supportive
7%
Convenient
5%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.103 responses
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Saint Leo University Reviews
Rating 3.72 out of 5 1,920 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
The smaller class sizes at Saint Leo University foster a unique and invaluable connection between students and professors. In these intimate settings, every student has the opportunity to actively engage with course material, ask questions, and participate in meaningful discussions. This close interaction with professors allows for personalized attention and support, enabling students to receive individualized guidance and mentorship tailored to their needs and interests.
Moreover, the smaller class sizes create a collaborative learning environment where students can form strong bonds with their peers and develop a sense of community within the classroom. This sense of camaraderie enhances the learning experience, as students feel more comfortable expressing their ideas and perspectives.
- Junior
- 7 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
After being at Saint Leo for three years, I would say my overall experience has been pretty great. Being a student here has allowed me to get to know my professors in more individual and personal setting. All of our professors here known you by name which is very helpfully and can’t be found at a lot of bigger schools. I have also been able to get involved around campus by joining our Student Ambassadors Team, Sorority Community, and the Resident Assistant Team. Everyone in these communities are so welcoming and create an environment that someone should want to be apart of in their future. I am very grateful that I have been able to be involved in these communities and it allows me to build on my personal and academic growth.
- Junior
- 15 days ago
Rating 1 out of 5
I transfered to Saint Leo on a one year scholarship as a sort of exchange student from my home institution in the UK and I cannot wait to return home.
The school is advertised as being one that is geared towards international students. If this was truly the case they would be more accommodating of the fact there are so many international students. The university is nowhere near Tampa, or anything else bar commercial parks in Wesley Chapel - access to which requires a car. Off campus trips are sparse and pointless, often to Walmart and malls. Food is noticeably poorer at the weekends (when local students go home) and the canteen times resemble a high school. You will be extremely bored here. I found none of the much hyped American Greek life - they exist but don't have houses, which to me seems a little pathetic.
Local young people don't know this place exists or think it's a joke. High proportion of students come for 1/2 semesters and then leave. Don't know how money is made.
- Junior
- a month ago
