About Saint Leo University

Why Consider Saint Leo University?

Whether you’re considering St. Leo University Florida, St. Leo online, or one of St. Leo’s education centers, there are plenty of good reasons to consider the school. Perhaps what influences each of the school’s benefits most is its devotion to cultivating an on-campus and online atmosphere in which members of the community:

• Examine and express their own values
• Listen respectfully to and respond to the opinions of others
• Serve the community in which they live
• Welcome others into their lives
• Care for all of God’s creations

Here are some other great reasons to consider Saint Leo University:

Saint Leo University Online

St. Leo University online programs extend from St. Leo University’s on-campus ones and are equally infused with the school’s values. In fall 2016, the majority of graduate students at St. Leo University—77 percent—took graduate courses entirely online. An additional 6 percent were enrolled in at least some Saint Leo online courses.iv Each of the school’s graduate programs has online options, making graduate degree programs more flexible for professionals and distance learners.

Saint Leo University Faculty

As of fall, 2016, Saint Leo University had 180 full-time faculty members and 920 part-time faculty members.iv Eighty-three percent of its full-time professors hold the highest degree possible in their field. The average class size includes 19 students, and the student to teacher ratio overall is 14:1. According to Saint Leo University, exceptional professors are its lifeblood. The school prides itself on building a values-based, student-centered environment in which students love learning.

Saint Leo University Ranking

In 2018, U.S. News ranked Saint Leo University #61 (tie) in Regional Universities South. It also ranked the school #23 in Best Value Schools and #36 (tie) in Best Colleges for Veterans. Saint Leo University’s graduate programs tied for #157 in Best Online Graduate Education Programs.

Saint Leo University’s Dedication to Serving the Military

Approximately one-third of Saint Leo University’s student population comprises active-duty or veteran members of the military or their family members. The school first started serving the military on-base at MacDill Airforce Base more than four decades ago. Today, it helps members of the military and their family members access higher education benefits and flexible programming to fit their needs.

Saint Leo University’s Core Values

Saint Leo University’s core values influence its curricula and interactions with its community online, on campus, and beyond. Rooted in Benedictine tradition, the school strives to establish an environment enriched by the following values: Excellence, Community, Respect, Personal Development, Responsible Stewardship, and Integrity. In whole, these St. Leo University uses these values to encourage students to love learning and to contribute to their communities.

Saint Leo University’s Catholic Roots

While Saint Leo University welcomes people of all faiths, its roots are in Catholicism. To its Catholic students, it offers “Voice of Christ,” a student choir and band; Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), a scripture- and community-based process of studying Catholic faith and practice; Peer Ministry, an opportunity for selected students to train and serve as spiritual partners for their peers on campus; and Sunday and weekend Mass and confession.