Saint Leo University:
One of the "Top Universities in the South"
One of the "Top Universities in the South"
Saint Leo is proud to be ranked as one of the top universities in the South, according U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" list. The University is in the first tier among 118 regional universities in the South. This prestigious distinction is based on factors including retention and graduation rates, class size, student-faculty ratio, undergraduate academic reputation, faculty resources and selectivity
Value and Affordability
The university’s undergraduate tuition is among the lowest for private universities across the nation.
Personalized and Innovative Teaching
Saint Leo University is listed among “Colleges of Distinction,' a unique quality measure from independent reviewers who base their assessment on the students’ level of engagement, the quality of teaching, successful outcomes for students, and the vibrancy of community at the colleges.
Catholic Heritage and Identity
Established in 1889, Saint Leo is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in Florida. As one of the top colleges in the South, the university community welcomes people of all faiths, and those with no religious affiliation.
Diverse Student Body
Saint Leo students live and study with counterparts from many different backgrounds and cultures, from a variety of states and countries, and they are enriched by the experience. The publication Diverse Issues in Higher Education found Saint Leo University to be in the top 100 institutions producing minority graduates.
Online Expertise
Saint Leo University is an acknowledged, regionally accredited leader in the field of online education. The university continues to bring additional courses and degree programs online each year, with each online course held to the same rigorous academic standards as its campus counterpart. Students are supported by the online holdings of the Cannon Memorial Library, which provides access to more than 58,000 online books and numerous reference materials.
Military Education
For more than 35 years, Saint Leo has proudly served members of the armed forces and veterans with opportunities for higher education. The university is ranked among the nation's most military-friendly colleges by G.I. Jobs and Military Advancement Education magazines. Classes are offered on military bases in seven states, at civilian locations and online. Saint Leo University is an enthusiastic supporter of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Community Service
Saint Leo students, faculty, and staff subscribe to a culture of service and volunteerism, finding opportunities close to the university's teaching locations in seven states, as well as throughout the U.S. and world. In any given year, service work includes alternative spring-break mission trips to communities in need, plus a variety of other initiatives, such as book drives for soldiers abroad, collections of school supplies for children, food drives, and volunteer labor for homelessness projects. Saint Leo has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll each year since its inception in 2006.