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Saint Leo University, or SLU, is a private, non-profit, Roman Catholic university located in Saint Leo (near San Antonio), Florida, United States. It was established on June 4, 1889. The main campus of Saint Leo is situated in a rural setting, but not far from cities such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Orlando.
Saint Leo University offers more than 40 academic programs including some of the most innovative and sought after majors anywhere. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Education & Social Services
The student body of SLU has an impressive number of international students. Some notable alumni of the university are Desi Arnaz, actor; Michael Cicconetti, notable judge; and Shannon Schambeau, the Miss District of Columbia (2005).
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Campus Location33701 State Road 52
Saint Leo, FL 33574-6665
USA
Main Tel: (352) 588-8200
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Saint Leo University HighlightsWhere Saint Leo University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in business and management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 2,213 | 32 | | Associate | 935 | 2 | | Master | 338 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Saint Leo University was 13,788 in 2007 (9,894 full-time equivalent). About 49% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 51% of the class. Undergrads are 92% of enrolled students and graduate students are 8%. About 12% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 88% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,420 | | Room | $ 4,300 | | Board | $ 3,802 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 2,360 |
Financial Aid: Saint Leo University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 38 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 31 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 29 |
Housing and MealsSaint Leo University provides on-campus housing for 1,237 of its 9,894 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Saint Leo University AthleticsSaint Leo University is in the Sunshine State Conference for major sports. Saint Leo University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 69 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 60 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .
Saint Leo University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 74% | | Women | 68% | | All | 71% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 460-538 | | Math | 463-540 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1,450 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded) - Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (225 awarded) - Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (39 awarded) - Community Organization and Advocacy
- Public Administration
- Social Work
HOSPITALITY (8 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (992 awarded) - Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (58 awarded) - Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (15 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (27 awarded) - Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (11 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (509 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (149 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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