Of all the universities in Tampa, Saint Leo offers the best of both worlds – a peaceful campus that is also close to Florida's center of entertainment, culture, business and commerce.
Founded in 1889, Saint Leo is the oldest Catholic higher education institution in Florida. Unique among universities in Tampa, Saint Leo stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation.
Just 35 miles outside Tampa, Saint Leo University's safe, secure community is home to nearly 2,000 students from around the world. Venture outside our beautiful campus and explore all Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas have to offer. With 2.7 million people in the urban metro area, Tampa is more than just sunshine and beautiful beaches.
Attractions & Culture
Enjoy outstanding dining, shopping and arts, including: the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for Performing Arts, Tampa Museum of Art, St. Pete Times Forum, Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, the Florida Aquarium and Y'bor City, a distinctive blend of history and nightlife.
Visit Orlando, the vacation capital of the world, and enjoy its many attractions, from Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to Sea World.
Hear the roar of the ocean and the engines in nearby Daytona.
Sports
Catch some serious RAYS, whether on the pristine beaches of Clearwater or in the baseball stadium in Saint Petersburg. The Tampa Bay area is home to pro sports teams including NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NHL'S Tampa Bay Lightening and MLB's Tampa Bay Rays.
Career Opportunities
Gain professional experience through internships and mentoring relationships. Tampa is a regional and national hotspot for industries including service, retail, insurance, shipping by air and sea, national defense, professional sports, tourism and real estate. The area is home to several Fortune 1000 companies, as well as the MacDill Air Force Base.
For more information on the Tampa Bay area, visit www.VisitTampaBay.com.