As the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in Florida, Saint Leo serves learners of all faiths. Established in 1889, the University seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community.

Applying to Saint Leo

Without a doubt, the college your child chooses says a lot about them. Choosing Saint Leo University says they...

• Value a high quality education in a principled community where the focus is always on students.
• Want to be recognized as an individual, not lost in a crowd.
• Set high standards for themselves and their peers.
• Expect technology to be fully integrated throughout the learning landscape.
• Want a college that respects tradition while offering a truly global reach.

Saint Leo University offers our students all of this and more, under the warm Florida sunshine.

Getting Started

Review the Application Process
College applications typically involve a fair amount of paperwork. So before your child clicks the "submit" button, make sure they understand everything that's being asked. Explore undergraduate admission information. Is your student an incoming freshman? A transfer student? An international student? Follow the specific admission steps outlined for each.

Beat the Deadlines
Saint Leo has a rolling admission process, so candidates can submit applications to the university anytime within a large window. However, priority application dates can be found here. Keep in mind that college admission offices are inundated with applications for a few months each year—if possible, your child should get theirs in before the rush.

High School General Education Requirements
Applicants for regular freshman admission status must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.7, and 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 I, Algebra II, Geometry
• Science: 2 years
• History & Social Science: 2 years
• Foreign Language: 2 years of the same language, with a C average
• Electives: 2 years

Average Student Profile at Saint Leo (First-Time in College)

• Average GPA of 3.34
• Average SAT of 970
• Average ACT of 21

Letters of Recommendation

Saint Leo requires each applicant to submit a letter of recommendation directly from a high school guidance counselor or teacher. Talk to your child about selecting a teacher or counselor who knows them well, and can speak to their preparation for college-level work.

Test-Optional Policy

Most students take their SAT or ACT the spring of their junior year or the fall of their senior year of high school. Because Saint Leo remains committed to emphasizing a holistic review of students' credentials for admission, we have decided that factors other than test scores are stronger predictors of a student's potential to succeed in college. Saint Leo University no longer requires undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. However, applicants are welcome to submit scores: Saint Leo's SAT Code is 5638, and ACT Code is 0755. Read the full Test-Optional Policy here.

Visit Saint Leo

The journey to choosing the best-fit college begins with the campus visit. We at Saint Leo University invite you to the rolling hills of Florida to feel the sense of community that’s been established here, and understand why Saint Leo is so highly regarded by our students as the place where "you’ll love the person you become."

Interviews are not required, but a visit enables the candidate to talk with an admission counselor, tour the campus, visit classes, and meet faculty and students. Schedule for your campus visit today.

Financing Your Child's Education

The financial aid process doesn’t have to be difficult, complicated, scary or stressful. The Saint Leo Office of Student Financial Services has compiled an easy-to-use Financial Aid Planner with helpful hints, an FAQ and a month-by-month breakdown of to-dos. Explore Costs & Financial Aid for full information on tuition and fees, and applying for aid.

Contact Us

Questions? We want to hear from you.

Office of Admissions
Phone: (352) 588-8283
Toll Free: (800) 334-5532
Fax: (352) 588-8257
Email: admission@saintleo.edu
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Student Financial Services
Phone: (352) 588-7403
Toll Free: (800) 280-7658
Fax: (866) 708-7770
Email: finaid@saintleo.edu