Saint Leo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3202 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #898 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #830 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 109 | In Florida |
| #525 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 7,516
- Graduates
- 2,176
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.saintleo.edu
Saint Leo University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Leo University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 78% | 80% |
| Applicants | 6,684 | 2,722 | 3,909 |
| Admissions | 5,240 | 2,115 | 3,108 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 680 | 296 | 384 |
1,599 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,714 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3144 (32%) |
|---|---|
| White | 2415 (25%) |
| Black or African American | 1718 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 1424 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 740 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 124 (1%) |
| Asian | 94 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Leo University is $22,599 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,602 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,699 |
| $48-75K | $19,823 |
| $75-110K | $23,707 |
| $110K+ | $25,780 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,880 | $12,870 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,880 | $12,870 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,880 | $12,870 |
| Fee in-district | $2,120 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,120 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,120 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,453 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,550 |
| Room charge | $8,950 |
| Meal charge | $7,600 |
Saint Leo University majors
Saint Leo University has granted 1,152 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 965 master's across 17 programs, and 91 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Leo University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | 230 | 293 | 30 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | 201 | 97 | 30 |
| Psychology, General | 189 | 35 | ||
| Computer Science | 30 | 170 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 106 | 11 | ||
| Social Work | 17 | 100 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 73 | 31 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | 51 | 35 | |
| Accounting | 52 | 22 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | |||
| Human Services, General | 18 | 31 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 38 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 34 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 32 | |||
| Education, Other | 30 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 29 | |||
| Management Science | 20 | |||
| Sociology, General | 20 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | |||
| Education, General | 15 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 8 | 5 | ||
| Human Biology | 13 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 11 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | |||
| Creative Writing | 6 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Information Technology | 4 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 158 | 1,152 | 965 | 91 |
Saint Leo University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 40% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Leo University has published 839 scientific papers with 6,976 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 7 |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 8 |
| 1997 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 | 4 | 17 |
| 1999 | 3 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 | 35 |
| 2001 | 7 | 33 |
| 2002 | 6 | 34 |
| 2003 | 8 | 42 |
| 2004 | 12 | 23 |
| 2005 | 4 | 41 |
| 2006 | 17 | 36 |
| 2007 | 15 | 78 |
| 2008 | 10 | 74 |
| 2009 | 26 | 104 |
| 2010 | 10 | 94 |
| 2011 | 32 | 149 |
| 2012 | 46 | 163 |
| 2013 | 27 | 189 |
| 2014 | 40 | 196 |
| 2015 | 34 | 218 |
| 2016 | 65 | 253 |
| 2017 | 40 | 270 |
| 2018 | 56 | 393 |
| 2019 | 55 | 470 |
| 2020 | 58 | 670 |
| 2021 | 43 | 644 |
| 2022 | 38 | 671 |
| 2023 | 50 | 610 |
| 2024 | 59 | 849 |
| 2025 | 24 | 571 |
Saint Leo University alumni
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Desi Arnaz
- Occupations
- bandleaderrecord producertelevision actorjazz guitaristtelevision producer
- Biography
-
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III, known as Desi Arnaz, was a Cuban-American actor, musician, producer, and bandleader. He played Ricky Ricardo on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy, in which he co-starred with his wife Lucille Ball. Arnaz and Ball are credited as the innovators of the syndicated rerun, which they pioneered with the I Love Lucy series.
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Lee Marvin
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actormilitary personnelmilitary officer
- Biography
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Lamont Warren Marvin Jr., known as Lee Marvin, was an American film and television actor. Known for his bass voice and prematurely white hair, he is best remembered for playing hardboiled "tough guy" characters. He received various accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two BAFTA Awards. He was also a decorated United States Marine during the Second World War. He was also a descendant of the Lee family of Virginia.
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Miguel Tejada
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Miguel Odalis Tejada is a Dominican former professional baseball shortstop who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for six teams, most notably the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles, before short stints with the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Kansas City Royals. He is currently the manager of the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.
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Luis Somoza Debayle
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Luis Anastasio Somoza Debayle was the 30th President of Nicaragua from 1957 until his resignation in 1963. He succeeded to the presidency following the death of his father, Anastasio Somoza García. The Somoza family was the most powerful family in the country at that time.
General info
| Alternative names | St. Leo University St Leo University SLU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Motto | You'll love the person you become here |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 749 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 33701 County Road 52 Saint Leo, Florida, 33574-6665 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 3525888200 |