Saint Leo University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Saint Leo University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 10,245 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1889 and is the only college located in Saint Leo, Florida.

Saint Leo University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Saint Leo University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
66
Saint Leo University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Saint Leo University student retention rate is low at 54% (way below Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
54%
Bad
The graduation rate at Saint Leo University is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Saint Leo University is reasonably decent, 18:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high - around $25,000 a year. The additional fees at Saint Leo University not covered by tuition are about $2,100, which comes to a total of $27,100 per year.

Read the details about Saint Leo University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,928 applications were submitted and 5,549 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saint Leo University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,700
High
Saint Leo University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Leo University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Saint Leo University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, around $8,700 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Saint Leo University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Saint Leo University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saint Leo University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saint Leo University
33701 State Road 52
Saint Leo, Florida
33574-6665, USA
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