Saint Leo University- Saint Leo

33701 State Road 52, Saint Leo, FL
Photos:
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University
[source]
Bold Initiatives
[source]

School Description

Provided by Saint Leo University- Saint Leo

Saint Leo University is a Catholic, liberal arts-based university serving people of all faiths. Rooted in the 1,500-year-old Benedictine tradition, the University seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of its community. On its home campus and many extension centers, Saint Leo University offers a practical, effective model for life and leadership in a challenging world, a model based on steadfast, moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value and gifts of all people.

To accomplish its mission, the university community creates a student-centered environment in which love of learning is of prime importance. Members of the community are expected to examine and express their own values, listen respectfully to and respond to the opinions of others, serve the community in which they live, welcome others into their lives and care for all of God's creations.

< Collapse

Saint Leo University- Saint Leo

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Saint Leo University is a private, non-profit, Roman Catholic university located in Saint Leo, Florida, near San Antonio, Florida, which is north of Tampa. Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. has been the president of the university since January 1997. It is associated with the Holy Name Monastery (Benedictine sisters; formerly known as Holy Name Priory), and Saint Leo Abbey (Benedictine monks).

Saint Leo's main campus is in a rural setting, but is not far from large cities such as Tampa, St. Petersburg and Orlando. It offers small class sizes taught by full-time faculty members: it employs no teaching assistants.

History

Saint Leo University is a Catholic, coeducational liberal arts university offering programs leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees and the Master of Business Administration, Master of Education and Master of Criminal Justice degrees. Chartered on June 4 1889, Saint Leo originated when the Florida legislature authorized the Order of St. Benedict of Florida to "have and possess the right and power of conferring the usual academic and other degrees granted by any college in this State."

As the first Catholic college in Florida, Saint Leo opened its doors with the dedication of its main building on September 14 1890. In this pioneer year, Saint Leo enrolled 32 students for classes. These students engaged in the study of the basic curriculum, which included a mix of liberal arts and commercial courses leading to the Master of Accounts degree. In addition to the basic curriculum, the College periodically went though a military phase, with uniforms and required drilling, to instill discipline and order. On June 20 1893, Saint Leo conferred the Master of Accounts degree on its first graduating class of five students.

In 1920, the College was phased out as the faculty decided to focus on becoming what one longtime Benedictine called "a serious English-style prep school." A year later, in 1921, Saint Leo became accredited by the Southern Educational Association. After several name changes, the institution settled on Saint Leo College Preparatory School in 1929. It lasted until 1964.

< Collapse

Read the full entry on Wikipedia

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lions

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
11,752
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
> More Students & Campus Life

Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,250
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
> More Expenses & Financial Aid

Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
> More Admissions

Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 47%
African-American 28%
Other 17%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 50%
In-State 50%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 50%
Massachusetts 8%
New York 8%
New Jersey 8%
New Hampshire 2%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 12%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Sunshine State Conference)
Baseball (Sunshine State Conference)
Track (Sunshine State Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 14,250    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 430    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,701 31%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,429 54%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 5,729 99%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,806 44%  
Any Aid:
   99%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 43% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 69%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 26%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Saint Leo University- Saint Leo

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors
Master's Level Majors

College Advice

Yahoo
Embarrassed
Embarra...
Question: What do you think about Saint Leo University?
Last time this question didn't inspire enough detailed answers. One person told me the school's acceptance rate and another person gave me a really bland answer. I'm looking for informed opinions not a link to Wikipedia!
12 months ago
Angelo C
Angelo C
Best Answer
I am a couple days away from graduating from Saint Leo U. It is a wonderful school. It is smaller and personal compared to many universities. It is a great environment for learning and having fun. I'm a business major but Saint Leo offers much more. Many of the professors are downright wonderful and really help you. I think you'll love the school. They have campuses in Virginia also and a great online program. Best of luck to you!
Embarrassed
Embarra...
Question: What is your opinion about Saint Leo University?
I was accepted to Saint Leo University near Tampa in Florida. If I go I will be studying on the main campus in St. Leo.
13 months ago
hmn186282
hmn18...
Best Answer
It will give you a degree. The classes are convenient. I don't think, in my opinion, that you'll be able to do any advanced studying in , for example, physics or humanities, but you could get a business or accounting degree.
Embarrassed
Embarra...
Question: Should I go to Saint Leo University?
My best friend was accepted to study on campus in Florida.
17 months ago
Sarah B
Sarah B
Best Answer
Saint Leo is a good school in a very beautiful location, but if you go there, it should be because going there would be the best thing for YOU, not just because your friend is going there. www.saintleo.edu Check out the above website to see if Saint Leo will meet your needs.
Bosun o
Bosun o
Question: Saint Leo University Confirmation?
This college gave me addmission on BA on-line is this a valid University Jonathan A. Nicholas Senior Program Representative Saint Leo University University Alliance 9417 Princess Palm Avenue Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: (888) 622-7344 Ext. 7058 Fax: (800) 497-3471 Jonathan-Nicholas@UniversityAlliance.com www.UniversityAlliance.com
37 months ago
scottFL007
scott...
Best Answer
Yes. St. Leo is a legitimate university up north of Tampa. I've been by their home campus. It is a small Catholic liberal arts college. However, today, most of their students are in their online and distance learning programs, as well as in branch campuses. This means that some employers will automatically assume if you have a St. Leo Univ. degree, that you got it online, and some employers might not like that. But the school is definitely legit, and they supposedly do a fairly good job of maintaining course quality even with the online factor. It is fully accredited, which is far better than many of the other online schools, and generally has a decent reputation. So, if you're planning to do a degree online anyway, this is probably one of the better choices. Best of luck to you.

Photos

  • Saint Leo University
    Saint Leo University [source]

Videos

  • Bold Initiatives
  • SLU Community Center VR tour
  • Saint Leo Snack Shack