Saint Leo University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Leo, FL
5.0 1 review

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

9,692

Location Saint Leo, Florida
Website saintleo.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

St. Leo University is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

1 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

GPA 3.1

Acceptance Rate

78.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,000

Costs for Saint Leo University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$30,000
Books and Supplies		$1,076
Other Fees		$2,120
Room and Board		$16,550
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,492
Total One Year Cost		$55,238

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Student 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 majors at Saint Leo University are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 34% of students major in Business, 23% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 16% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.