Campus & Student Life at Saint Leo University

Home to about 6,945 undergraduates in 2020, Saint Leo University is a private university located in Saint Leo, Florida. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Saint Leo University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Saint Leo University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Saint Leo University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Leo University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Saint Leo University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Saint Leo University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Saint Leo University Disability Services.

Saint Leo University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Saint Leo University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Saint Leo University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Saint Leo University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Leo University

There were 6,945 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,192 (74.8%). Part-time attendance was 1,753 (25.2%).

Saint Leo University is Ranked #448 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Saint Leo University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Saint Leo University #448 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Saint Leo University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Saint Leo University Diversity Guide.

Saint Leo University Competes in the NCAA

Saint Leo University has a total of 325 student athletes, 179 men and 146 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Leo University Athletics