Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida · Private · 6,721 undergraduates · saintleo.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test optional
Sending scores is your choice
Acceptance rate
78%
of applicants
Annual cost (2027-28)
$63,000Est.Estimate
before aid
Saint Leo University is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. Its acceptance rate is 78%. A year in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $63,000 before financial aid.
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Your chances and merit aid at Saint Leo University
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Your admission chances
78% of applicants admitted
No estimate
Estimated merit aid
No estimate
Your cost before merit aid
$63,000
a year in 2027-28, from a $63,000 sticker price
What to do with your 1200
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Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test optional
You choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. If you send one, it's considered.
Source: First-Time Student Admissions | Saint Leo University · Checked November 3, 2026
Acceptance rate
78%
of applicants are admitted.
Cost and financial aid
The sticker price is what a year costs before any aid. Most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Sticker price for 2027-28Estimate
$63,000
a year
- Tuition$38,360
What families pay after aid
What a year cost on average after grants and scholarships, for freshmen who got federal aid in 2023-24, by family income.
- $0 to $30,000$21,302
- $30,001 to $48,000$20,875
- $48,001 to $75,000$21,840
- $75,001 to $110,000$25,575
- Over $110,000$29,177
Financial aidEstimate
77%
of a student's financial need is covered, on average
100%
of freshmen receive grants
$22,443
average grant to freshmen
Merit scholarships
Awards for grades and scores, on top of need-based aid. You don't repay them.
Florida programs for residents
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
State program · In-state students
100% of tuition and applicable fees at public institutions; private: $212/semester credit hour at 4-year (2026-27 Private Award chart)
- 3.50+ GPA, 1330+ SAT or 29+ ACT, Florida Academic Scholars (FAS); 16 college-prep credits (4 Eng, 4 Math, 3 Sci, 3 Soc Sci, 2 World Lang); 100 volunteer or 100 paid work or 100 combined hours; FFAA by Aug 31 after graduation
- 3.00+ GPA, 1190+ SAT or 24+ ACT, Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS); 16 college-prep credits; 75 volunteer or 100 paid work or 100 combined hours; FFAA by Aug 31 after graduation
Compare awards across colleges with the merit aid calculator.
AP credit
AP exams that earn credit can replace college courses, so you pay for fewer of them and may graduate sooner.
AP exams that earn credit
39 of 39
Earn credit with a score of 3
39 exams
A 3-credit course is worth
about $3,840Est.Estimate
at 2027-28 tuition
Credit for each AP exam
| Exam | Score needed | Credits | Counts as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART-121 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART-122 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART-123 & ELE-1XX |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO-125 & BIO-125L |
| Biology | 5 | 8 | BIO-125 & BIO-125L & BIO-126 & BIO-126L |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT-235 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT-235 & MAT-236 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHE-123 & CHE-123L |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 | CHE-123 & CHE-123L & CHE-124 & CHE-124L |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRL-1XX |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL-1XX |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | COM-209 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COM-1XX |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART-221 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG-121 & ENG-122 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG-121 & ENG-122 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | PSC-1XX |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HTY-123 & HTY-124 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRE-111 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER-111 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO-221 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRL-1XX |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRL-1XX |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | FRL-1XX |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO-201 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO-202 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MUS-121 & ELE-1XX |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY-221 & PHY-221L |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY-222 & PHY-222L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY-222 & PHY-222L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY-221 & PHY-221L |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MAT-152 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY-161 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | ELE-1XX |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | ELE-1XX |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA-111 & SPA-112 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA-211 & SPA-212 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT-201 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL-223 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HTY-121 & ELE-1XX |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HTY-1XX |
Source: AP credit policy
After college
Graduate within 6 years
42%
Come back for a second year
59%
Typical earnings
$53,366
a year, 10 years after starting here
- Saint Leo University$68,695
- All colleges$71,390
Median yearly earnings of graduates five years after finishing a bachelor's in this major. 20 majors here have earnings data.
Common questions about Saint Leo University
Is Saint Leo University test optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Saint Leo University is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Leo University?
The acceptance rate at Saint Leo University is 78%.
How much does Saint Leo University cost?
A year at Saint Leo University in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $63,000 before financial aid. After grants and scholarships, freshmen who got federal aid paid $24,658 a year on average.
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