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Students attend Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Saint Leo University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Saint Leo University has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Saint Leo University is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 43% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 550. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Saint Leo University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 13,018 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Saint Leo University are 40 years old or older.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sunshine State Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Leo University
33701 State Road 52
Saint Leo, FL 33574
General Phone: (352) 588-8200
Admissions Phone: (352) 588-8283
Financial Aid Phone: (352) 588-8270
http://www.saintleo.edu
Saint Leo University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,424 | business, MIS, human resources, accounting, marketing, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 860 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, political science, English, international relations, creative writing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 379 | criminology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 152 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 148 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | community organization, social work, public administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | theology |
| Medical Adminstration | 16 | health care facilities management |
| Science | 11 | biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theater history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Leo University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,049 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 800 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 220 | 2 |
In 2005, Saint Leo University had a total enrollment of 13,018 students (9,764 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 51% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| New York | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Saint Leo University offers campus housing for 1,162 of its 9,764 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Leo, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,246 | 1,407 | 43% | 454 | 32% |
| Men | 1,283 | 593 | 46% | 211 | 36% |
| Women | 1,963 | 814 | 41% | 243 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (352) 588-8283
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,250 |
| Room and board | $ 7,460 |
| Room charge | $ 3,920 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Leo University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 152600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (352) 588-8270
Saint Leo University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $59,744 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $58,225 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $43,547 | 5 | $43,994 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $49,979 | 6 | $47,205 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $62,038 | 3 | $64,115 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $53,143 | 10 | $57,982 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $44,112 | 11 | $41,633 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $37,404 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $53,302 | 27 | $49,716 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 59 | 128 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 54 | 94 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Leo University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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