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Interested in attending Saint Leo University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Saint Leo University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

80
%
Acceptance rate
3.23
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Saint Leo University?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Saint Leo accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,911 people applied and 5,549 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3616 / 4496 (80%)
Men
1922 / 2415 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Saint Leo University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Saint Leo University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Saint Leo University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Saint Leo considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Saint Leo University?

3.23
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Saint Leo University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.23. 2% of freshmen who attended Saint Leo were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 6% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
3%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
20%
2.50-2.99
19%
2.00-2.49
9%

Saint Leo is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
980
75th Percentile
1190

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Saint Leo University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

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