Saint Leo Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Saint Leo University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Saint Leo University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Saint Leo University (Saint Leo)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Saint Leo's acceptance rate is 78.40% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,684 students applied and 5,240 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Saint Leo.

To apply to Saint Leo, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Saint Leo's acceptance rate places 30th out of 56 Florida colleges with competitive admission.
Saint Leo's yield rate is 12.98%, which is significantly lower by 10.69 percentage points (approximately 45.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Saint Leo at Florida colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Saint Leo's acceptance rate is 78.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.98%. 2,722 men and 3,909 women applied to Saint Leo and 2,115 men and 3,108 women students were accepted.

Among them, 296 men and 384 women were enrolled in Saint Leo. You can explore the Saint Leo's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Saint Leo
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,684	2,722	3,909	0	0
Admitted	5,240	2,115	3,108	0	0
Enrolled	680	296	384	0	0
Acceptance Rate	78.40%	77.70%	79.51%	-	-
Yield	12.98%	14.00%	12.36%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Saint Leo University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Saint Leo. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Saint Leo University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Saint Leo Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Saint Leo:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.saintleo.edu/campus
Online Application: https://www.saintleo.edu/worldwide-admissions
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Saint Leo?

Saint Leo is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 78.40%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Saint Leo?

Saint Leo does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Saint Leo require essays or personal statements?

Saint Leo recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Saint Leo admission?

Saint Leo recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Saint Leo does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Saint Leo requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Saint Leo requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Saint Leo?

The institutional SAT code for Saint Leo is 5638.