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Photo Credit: Allen Grove For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated January 13, 2018 Saint Leo University Admissions Overview: In 2016, Saint Leo University admitted around three-quarters of applicants. Students with good grades and a strong application have a good chance of being admitted. The school is test-optional, so applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. They will, however, need to send in an application, high school transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Be sure to check the school's website for complete information about applying, including important deadlines and requirements. Explore the Campus: Saint Leo University Photo Tour Admissions Data (2016): Saint Leo University Acceptance Rate: 70%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 450 / 550SAT Math: 450 / 540SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanACT Composite: 20 / 26ACT English: 19 / 25ACT Math: 18 / 25What these ACT numbers mean Saint Leo University Description: Saint Leo University is an independent, Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in Saint Leo, Florida. It was founded in the Benedictine tradition in 1889 and has the distinction of being the first Catholic college in the state. The main campus is nestled in the rolling hills of west central Florida, just 30 minutes from Tampa and an hour north of St. Petersburg. Saint Leo also operates 18 continuing education centers across seven states. Students at Saint Leo’s main campus receive personalized attention from faculty, with average class sizes of 18 students and a student faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Saint Leo offers more than 40 associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the liberal arts, including programs in business administration, criminal justice, psychology and computer information systems. Students are active in more than 70 clubs and organizations and 10 fraternities and sororities. The Saint Leo Lions field 16 NCAA Division II teams in the Sunshine State Conference. The university fields eight men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 14,649 (11,017 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female70% Full-time Costs (2015 - 16): Tuition and Fees: $20,830Books: $1,720 (why so much?)Room and Board: $11,286Other Expenses: $2,552Total Cost: $36,388 Saint Leo University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 75%Average Amount of AidGrants: $13,920Loans: $4,545 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Health Care Management, Human Resources Management, Management, Psychology, Sociology Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%4-Year Graduation Rate: 31%6-Year Graduation Rate: 40% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Swimming, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Soccer, TrackWomen's Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Lacrosse, Tennis, Volleyball, Track Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Saint Leo University, You May Also Like These Schools: Florida State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Florida: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphLynn University: Profile Rollins College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Miami: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphFlorida International University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBarry University: Profile University of Tampa: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of North Florida: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphStetson University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. 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