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Saint Leo University

St. Leo University St Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida 33574-6665

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Mid-SizeRuralPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business

Saint Leo University is a private institution in Saint Leo with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 7K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,364 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,467.

Established
1889
Motto
Courage to Be More
Mascot
"Fritz"
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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72%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
6,999Students
20:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$48,364Earnings 10yr
$18,467Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Leo University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,360
Room & Board$15,724
Books & Supplies$910
Total Cost of Attendance$41,727
Average Net Price$18,467
Median Debt at Graduation$25,278
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,216
$30–48K$15,891
$48–75K$17,642
$75–110K$21,839
$110K+$23,342

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

45

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

14

Drug Arrests

10

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (95)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

58%

Negative
  • •58% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
6,999
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Black 18%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.8%
Freshman Retention57.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,619
10 Years$48,364

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#395
↑1
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lions

GolfFlag footballGolf leaderboard

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Saint Leo traces its history to August 10, 1881, when Edmund F.
  • •He established a Catholic colony in an area that is now the city of San Antonio and the town of St.
  • •That request led to the Benedictine monks first arriving in the area.
  • •In 1888, Saint Vincent Archabbey transferred control of the colony to Mary Help of Christians Abbey (commonly called Maryhelp) in Belmont, North Carolina.
  • •In February 1889, Leo Haid, Abbot of Maryhelp Abbey, accepted a gift from Edmund Dunne of 36 acres on Lake Jovita for the founding of a Benedictine College.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

TPA Tampa30 mi
MCO Orlando58 mi
JAX Jacksonville153 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive
New York, NY975 mi · ~28h 10m drive
Hartford, CT1073 mi · ~31h drive
Providence, RI1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive
Albany, NY1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive
Syracuse, NY1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
Rochester, NY1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive
Buffalo, NY1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive
Philadelphia, PA898 mi · ~25h 57m drive
Pittsburgh, PA846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Harrisburg, PA879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Newark, NJ971 mi · ~28h 3m drive
Washington, DC789 mi · ~22h 48m drive
Baltimore, MD823 mi · ~23h 47m drive
Atlanta, GA395 mi · ~11h 25m drive
Charlotte, NC483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Raleigh, NC556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Miami, FL219 mi · ~6h 20m drive
Orlando, FL55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
Tampa, FL29 mi · ~50 min drive
Nashville, TN602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
New Orleans, LA484 mi · ~13h 59m drive
Richmond, VA694 mi · ~20h 3m drive
Chicago, IL983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
Detroit, MI968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Minneapolis, MN1299 mi · ~37h 32m drive
St. Louis, MO845 mi · ~24h 25m drive
Kansas City, MO1025 mi · ~29h 37m drive
Indianapolis, IN821 mi · ~23h 43m drive
Columbus, OH804 mi · ~23h 14m drive
Cleveland, OH910 mi · ~26h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive
Dallas, TX917 mi · ~26h 29m drive
Houston, TX798 mi · ~23h 3m drive
Austin, TX942 mi · ~27h 13m drive
San Antonio, TX984 mi · ~28h 26m drive
Los Angeles, CA2152 mi · ~62h 10m drive
San Francisco, CA2396 mi · ~69h 13m drive
San Diego, CA2090 mi · ~60h 23m drive
Seattle, WA2517 mi · ~72h 43m drive
Portland, OR2493 mi · ~72h 1m drive
Denver, CO1515 mi · ~43h 46m drive
Phoenix, AZ1796 mi · ~51h 53m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1880 mi · ~54h 19m drive
Honolulu, HI4691 mi · ~135h 31m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Tampa (TPA)30 miles
Rental car
45 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
60 min$36-60
Orlando (MCO)58 miles
Rental car
87 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
116 min$70-116

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