Saint Leo University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$23,990
Avg tuition
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About Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Saint Leo, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,740, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,990.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
71% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
57% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1150
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards10k
Students enrolled
84%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
32%
Black
24%
Unknown
20%
Hispanic
15%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
40
Total Online Enrollment
8,030
Percent of Programs Online
60% On-campus
40% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 83% online
Bachelor's 30% online
Graduate Certificate 8% online
Master's 63% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $23,990 | $23,990 |
Graduate | $15,218 | $15,218 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $792 |
On-campus room and board | $14,300 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,776 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,440 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,776 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,776 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $41,858 | $41,858 |
Off-campus without family | $34,998 | $34,998 |
Off-campus with family | $27,558 | $27,558 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
51%
State Grant Aid
55%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
51%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
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