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Your chances of getting into Saint Leo University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

71%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Leo University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at St. Leo University is 71%.  Its admission rate is the 28th lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into St. Leo University and can you get accepted?

St. Leo University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 7,127 out of the 10,086 who applied were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 64 percent on standardized admission tests. Saint Leo University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Saint Leo University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.1 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1040 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Leo University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 37% of students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

St. Leo University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

930-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT 

37%
SAT Scores for Saint Leo University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Saint Leo University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Leo University?

Saint Leo University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Saint Leo University score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 930-1150 and the average score is 1040.  St. Leo University ranks #26 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1040 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1040, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1040 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

Saint Leo University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >82%
1040 to 1150 Avg + 71%-82%
930 to 1040 Avg - 56%-71%
820 to 930 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 820 Low <40%
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St. Leo University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-25 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

15%
ACT Scores for Saint Leo University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Saint Leo University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into St. Leo University?

Saint Leo University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

St. Leo University regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Saint Leo University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >82%
22 to 25 Avg + 71%-82%
19 to 22 Avg - 56%-71%
16 to 19 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 16 Low <40%
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St. Leo University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.1

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Leo University?

You need about average high school grades to get into St. Leo University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Leo University was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #37 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as St. Leo University accepts 71% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Saint Leo University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 8.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 21.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 25.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 11.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

61% of Saint Leo University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Leo University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 11%
Top 25% of class 29%
Top 50% of class 61%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Saint Leo University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,483 3,575 10,086
Accepted 4,655 2,457 7,127
Acceptance Rate 72% 69% 71%
Enrolled 504 322 826
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 13% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Leo University is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Leo University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Leo University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Leo University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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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.

FAQs

Does Saint Leo University prefer SAT or ACT?

37% of students submit their SAT scores to St. Leo University. 15% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Saint Leo University?

71% of those who apply are granted admission to St. Leo University. Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Saint Leo University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1150. 37% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Saint Leo University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 15% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.