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Saint Leo University (SLU)
- 33701 State Road 52
- Saint Leo, FL 33574
- OPEID College Code: 00152600
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- General Phone: (352) 588-8200
- President: Arthur F Kirk Jr
- Website: www.saintleo.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 13,788
- College Alias: SLU
- College Mascot: Lions
Note: Former Name Was Monarchs 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SLU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: go2.saintleo.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 995 | 1,193 | 2,188 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 732 (74%) | 816 (68%) | 1,548 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 223 (30%) | 233 (29%) | 456 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 304 | 67% |
| ACT ® Exam | 145 | 32% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 538 |
| SAT ® Math | 463 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SLU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 53% | 18% | 48% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,527 | $3,651 | $4,832 | $6,287 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 113 | 74 | 64 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,395 | 2,862 | 1,964 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,420 | $14,996 | $14,250 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,420 | $14,996 | $14,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,832 | $7,810 | $7,460 |
| Other Expenses | $2,360 | $900 | $900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,812 | $24,906 | $23,810 |
| Out of State | $28,812 | $24,906 | $23,810 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,620 | $16,196 | $15,450 |
| Out of State | $17,620 | $16,196 | $15,450 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $17,620 | $16,196 | $15,450 |
| Out of State | $17,620 | $16,196 | $15,450 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 13,788 Undergraduate: 12,038 Graduate: 1,750
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,547 Female: 8,241
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,874 Female: 7,164
- Graduate Gender Male: 673 Female: 1,077
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,394 Part-Time: 6,394
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,778 Part-Time: 5,260
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 616 Part-Time: 1,134
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 202 | 1% |
| American Indian | 84 | 0.6% |
| Black | 3,831 | 28% |
| Asian | 224 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 982 | 7% |
| White | 6,475 | 47% |
| Unknown | 1,990 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 20 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 714 | 5% |
| Ages 20-21 | 866 | 6% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,320 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,504 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,199 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,122 | 15% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,068 | 22% |
| Ages 50-65 | 956 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 19 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,510 | 532 | 978 |
| Faculty Status | 1,083 | 132 | 951 |
| Tenured Faculty | 56 | 56 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,049 | 98 | 951 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,049 | 98 | 951 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 179 | 179 | - |
| Other Professionals | 51 | 51 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 231 | 204 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 150 | 150 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 27 | - | 27 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 9 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,530 (98) | $58,645 (63) | $49,925 (35) |
| Professor | $71,786 (17) | $71,762 (15) | $71,968 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $62,687 (27) | $63,184 (19) | $61,508 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,585 (41) | $49,031 (23) | $45,737 (18) |
| Instructor | $44,468 (13) | $48,330 (6) | $41,157 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,530 (98) | $58,645 (63) | $49,925 (35) |
| Professor | $71,786 (17) | $71,762 (15) | $71,968 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $62,687 (27) | $63,184 (19) | $61,508 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,585 (41) | $49,031 (23) | $45,737 (18) |
| Instructor | $44,468 (13) | $48,330 (6) | $41,157 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,521,704 | $753,264 | $768,440 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 264 | 164 | 100 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 252 | 157 | 95 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Golf | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Lacrosse | 42 | 42 | - |
| Soccer | 51 | 32 | 19 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $31,453 | $30,315 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,569 | $10,605 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 47% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 47% |
| Unknown | 32% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 29% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 3 |
| Burglary | 10 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 3 |
| Burglary | 10 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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