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Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

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Overview

Enrollment

10,242
Saint Leo University overview
Location Saint Leo, Florida
Online saintleo.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Saint Leo University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Saint Leo University, located in the town of Saint Leo in central Florida approximately 35 miles north of Tampa, operates from a main campus situated on rolling hills in a suburban setting. Founded in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, it maintains its Catholic Benedictine tradition as the oldest Catholic institution of higher learning in Florida. The university's main campus features Spanish-style architecture and surrounds Lake Jovita, with traditional residence halls housing undergraduate students. While Saint Leo offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, it has established particular recognition for its business administration, criminal justice, and online education programs. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Lions, participating primarily in the Sunshine State Conference.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

St. Leo University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 980/1190
ACT 20/27
GPA 3.1

Applications Accepted

80.1% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$24,990
Costs for Saint Leo University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$780
Other Fees$2,060
Room and Board $15,400
Budget for Other Expenses$3,372
Total One Year Cost$46,602

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

46% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Saint Leo University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 34%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 23%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 16%
Psychology 7%
Education 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024