Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Saint Leo, Florida |
| Online | saintleo.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
St. Leo University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Leo University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#751 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#487 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Florida
#16 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#67 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1190 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $910 |
| Other Fees | $2,120 |
| Room and Board | $15,724 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,754 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,748 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 23% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 16% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137032 IPEDS survey data for Saint Leo University.
Current students may use the Saint Leo University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025