SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY (SLU)
- 33701 State Road 52
- Saint Leo, FL 33574
- OPEID College Code: 00152600
- General Phone: (352) 588-8200
- President: Arthur F Kirk Jr
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 14,339
- College Alias: SLU
- College Mascot: Lions
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- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.saintleo.edu

- 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.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- 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 Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 933 | 1,140 | 2,073 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 746 (80%) | 839 (74%) | 1,585 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 251 (34%) | 239 (28%) | 490 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 277 | 57% |
| ACT ® Exam | 194 | 40% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 23 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 31% | 55% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,672 | $4,676 | $4,936 | $6,593 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.6% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 153 | 121 | 113 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,298 | 2,835 | 3,395 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $17,346 | $16,120 | $16,120 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,346 | $16,120 | $16,120 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,346 | $16,120 | $16,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,724 | $8,430 | $8,832 |
| Other Expenses | $2,430 | $2,430 | $2,360 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $29,700 | $28,180 | $28,512 |
| In-State | $29,700 | $28,180 | $28,512 |
| Out of State | $29,700 | $28,180 | $28,512 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,546 | $17,320 | $17,320 |
| In-State | $18,546 | $17,320 | $17,320 |
| Out of State | $18,546 | $17,320 | $17,320 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $18,546 | $17,320 | $17,320 |
| In-State | $18,546 | $17,320 | $17,320 |
| Out of State | $18,546 | $17,320 | $17,320 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,339 Undergraduate: 11,961 Graduate: 2,378
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,681 Female: 8,658
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,771 Female: 7,190
- Graduate Gender Male: 910 Female: 1,468
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,783 Part-Time: 5,556
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,188 Part-Time: 3,773
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 595 Part-Time: 1,783
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 159 | 1% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 2,407 | 17% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 0.08% |
| Ages 18-19 | 777 | 5% |
| Ages 20-21 | 990 | 7% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,381 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,534 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,312 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,998 | 14% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,172 | 22% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,122 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 39 | 0.3% |
| Age Unknown | 3 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,709 | 567 | 1,142 |
| Faculty Status | 1,260 | 152 | 1,108 |
| Tenured Faculty | 59 | 59 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 6 | - | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,221 | 113 | 1,108 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,221 | 113 | 1,108 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 159 | 159 | - |
| Other Professionals | 111 | 106 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 218 | 189 | 29 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 121 | 120 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,728 (113) | $64,702 (72) | $56,506 (41) |
| Professor | $78,110 (24) | $78,118 (19) | $78,083 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $65,854 (32) | $66,716 (20) | $64,418 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,430 (50) | $55,677 (31) | $49,764 (19) |
| Instructor | $45,972 (7) | $56,996 (2) | $41,562 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,728 (113) | $64,702 (72) | $56,506 (41) |
| Professor | $78,110 (24) | $78,118 (19) | $78,083 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $65,854 (32) | $66,716 (20) | $64,418 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,430 (50) | $55,677 (31) | $49,764 (19) |
| Instructor | $45,972 (7) | $56,996 (2) | $41,562 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,738,456 | $866,589 | $871,867 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 286 | 176 | 110 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 281 | 174 | 107 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Golf | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Lacrosse | 48 | 48 | - |
| Soccer | 56 | 34 | 22 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Tennis | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $34,447 | $35,491 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,671 | $12,580 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 36 | 19 | 17 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 39% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 64% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 38% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 17 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 17 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009