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About Saint Leo University

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Saint Leo University is a private university in Saint Leo, FL, known for its catholic benedictine values, doctoral professional university, and business and tech focused. With an acceptance rate of 80%, SLU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 880 students each year. SLU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 980–1190, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SLU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,183 per year; the sticker price of $43,918 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Saint Leo University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate
1085
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 980 – 1190 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Saint Leo University

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Essay Strategy
Saint Leo University is rooted in Benedictine Catholic values like community, respect, and responsible stewardship, so when you write your essays or short answers, connect your personal experiences to one or more of these core values by name. Admissions readers at Saint Leo notice when applicants have done this homework.
Test Score Strategy
Since Saint Leo is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, leave the score off your application and let your GPA, activities, and essays carry the weight instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Saint Leo University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$19.6k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$17.7k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$19.8k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$23.7k
110k+~$44k/yr$25.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,436
Undergrad Enrollment
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