Saint Leo University

www.saintleo.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,880

6.25% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,599

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.391%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

78.4%

6,684 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,692

56.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.7%

237 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Leo University is $27,880, which is $4,040 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,599.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending Saint Leo University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,880

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Leo University was $27,880. The cost of tuition at Saint Leo University is $−4,040 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Leo University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,599

2024 Value

16%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saint Leo University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,599. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saint Leo University grew by 16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Leo University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,558

Room and Board

$910

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Leo University was of $14,558 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 22% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $910. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Leo University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Saint Leo University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.7% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Leo University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.391%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Leo University was 0.391%, which represents 11 out of the 2811 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Saint Leo University had a total enrollment of 9,692 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Leo University is 5,506 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,186. This means that 56.8% of students enrolled at Saint Leo University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Leo University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24.9% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.28% Two or More Races, 0.97% Asian, 0.237% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Leo University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (15.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (11.5%) and White Male (10.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.9%) and White Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Leo University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,692 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Leo University is 5,506 and the part-time enrollment is 4,186. This means that 56.8% of students enrolled at Saint Leo University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Leo University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Leo University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Saint Leo University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Leo University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,415 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,718 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,424 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Leo University is 24.9% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.28% Two or More Races, 0.97% Asian, 0.237% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3,144 students (32.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 468 more women than men received degrees from Saint Leo University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Leo University is white (835 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (536 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Leo University is General Business Administration & Management (293 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (170 degrees) and Social Work (100 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Leo University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (390 degrees awarded), Theology (47 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (166 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Leo University are Software developers (648,545 people), Other managers (283,449 people), Social workers, all other (262,174 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (177,256 people), and Police officers (161,717 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Leo University in 2024 are Protective Services (390 degrees awarded), Theology (47 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (166 degrees), Psychology (229 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (331 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Leo University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Saint Leo University are Protective Services (390 degrees awarded), Theology (47 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (166 degrees), Psychology (229 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (331 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Leo University are Computer Systems Design (704,783 people), Elementary & secondary schools (587,385 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (423,063 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (332,888 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (323,725 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Leo University.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
106 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Saint Leo University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Saint Leo University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

975

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,443

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 975 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Leo University, which is 0.676 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,443).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Leo University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 254 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Leo University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.784 times less than the 324 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 324 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Leo University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.28 times more than the 254 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from Saint Leo University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Saint Leo University is Female and White (45% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.5% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
835 degrees awarded
Black or African American
536 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
321 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Leo University is white (835 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (536 degrees).

15.6% of degree recipients (378 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,109 degrees awarded
White Female
1,105 degrees awarded
White Female
1,102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Leo University is white female (1,109 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,105 degrees).

Operations

Saint Leo University has an endowment valued at nearly $76.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.63M (8.72%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Saint Leo University had a total salary expenditure of 116M. Saint Leo University employs 32 Associate professors, 19 Professors and 16 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Leo University are Female Associate professor (17), Male Associate professor (15), and Male Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Leo University are: Management, with 105 employees, Service, with 99 employees, and Sales and related with 49 employees.

Endowment

$76.1M

2024 Endowment

4.33%

growth from 2023

Saint Leo University has an endowment valued at about $76.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Leo University grew 4.33% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $176M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Leo University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$49.5M

2024 Salaries

11.1%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Saint Leo University paid a median of $49.5M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($116M) and a 11.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.4% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.07% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Saint Leo University paid a total of $6.69M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Leo University were Management with 105 employees, Service with 99 employees, and Sales and related with 49 employees.

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Tuition Costs

Average Net Price

Other Student Expenses

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

SAT Scores

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

Endowment

Salary Expenditure

Instructional Salaries

Occupations by Share

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