Saint Leo University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,513
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	71%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Saint Leo, Florida, Saint Leo is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Saint Leo is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Saint Leo is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Saint Leo do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,050

Cost of attendance at Saint Leo University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,050

Cost of attendance at Saint Leo University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Saint Leo University received on average $20,736 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,736

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	367	51%	$5,723	$2,100,319
Other Federal Grant	368	51%	$6,539	$2,406,317
State Grant/Scholarships	391	55%	$4,553	$1,780,229
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	714	100%	$14,901	$10,639,425
Total Grant & Scholarships	715	100%	$20,736	$14,825,971

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Leo University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Leo University students is 46.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.2%.

46.2%

asian 75.0% 9 students
African American 43.0% 40 students
white 46.4% 134 students
unknown 64.1% 25 students
hispanic 44.0% 62 students
International Students 40.0% 24 students
Mixed Race 42.1% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Sunshine State Conference
Basketball Sunshine State Conference
Track and Cross Country Sunshine State Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Leo University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Leo University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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