Am I a First Time College Student?
- A first time college student is an applicant who has not yet received his/her high school diploma or equivalent and has not matriculated at another college or university, regardless of the number of credits earned. Entering freshmen may submit an application at the beginning of the application period following completion of their junior year of high school.
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Average Student Profile
- Average GPA of 3.34
- Average SAT of 970
- Average ACT of 21
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General Education Requirements
- Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.7
- Applicants for regular admission status must have successfully completed the following high school courses by the time they enroll at Saint Leo University:
- English: 4 years
- Mathematics: 3 years including
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- Science: 2 years
- History and Social Science: 2 years
- Foreign Language: 2 years of the same language with a “C” average
- Electives: 2 years
- Saint Leo University no longer requires undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the admission application. Prospective students who choose not to submit standardized test scores will receive full consideration, without penalty, for admission. Although submission of test scores is not required for admission, students will be required to take math and English placement tests upon enrollment.
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First Time College Student Application Requirements
Saint Leo University no longer requires undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the admission application. Prospective students who choose not to submit standardized test scores will receive full consideration, without penalty, for admission. To learn more, read our Test-Optional Policy.
When submitting official SAT and/or ACT scores, use the following codes:
- SLU's College Board SAT School #: 5638
- SLU's ACT School #: 0755
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First Time College Student Application FAQ
- Saint Leo University evaluates applications on a rolling basis.
- Deadlines for Fall Enrollment
- "Priority" application deadline is March 1
- “Priority” decision notification within two weeks of completed application file
- Financial Aid priority application deadline is March 1
- Deadlines for Spring Enrollment
- "Priority" application deadline is December 1
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Admitted Students
- Deposit deadline for Fall enrollment is May 1
- Deposit deadline for Spring enrollment is December 1
- Click here for additional resources
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Financial Aid
- First Time College Students may qualify for an academic merit award based upon their high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.
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Learning Enhancement for Academic Progress (LEAP) Program
Students not meeting admission requirements may apply to our Learning Enhancement for Academic Progress (LEAP) Program, designed to assist first-time freshmen who do not meet the regular admission requirements but exhibit potential for academic success. We admit a limited number of students into this structured program each year. In addition to the regular Saint Leo application materials, students need to submit a personal statement explaining why they want to participate in LEAP and why they will be successful at Saint Leo based on past academic performance. Contact the Office of Admission for more information about LEAP.
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