Saint Leo University

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As the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in Florida and one of the top universities in Central Florida, Saint Leo University has a century-long tradition of welcoming students of all faiths.
Our liberal arts campus—located 30 miles north of Tampa—educates just over 2,200 students. Total enrollment across our Central Florida campus, more than 40 regional locations, and online programs are nearly 16,000. Saint Leo offers over 50 undergraduate degrees, programs, endorsements and master's, doctoral, and certificate programs in the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education & Social Services.
The university has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll each year since its inception in 2006. Saint Leo students, faculty, and staff subscribe to a culture of service and volunteerism in the spirit of our core values.
Established in 1889 by Saint Benedict of Florida's order, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body, and spirit for all community members. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by the U.S.
Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education. It is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases.
Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader, redefining the 21st-century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 13,000 students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, three U.S. territories, and 92 countries. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military.
While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society.
From the time you are accepted until the day you walk across the stage at commencement, your most crucial resource for being a successful online student is your Saint Leo student advisor. Knowledgeable about adult learners' unique needs, student advisors understand and can empathize with the pressures that come with working, raising a family, and pursuing a college degree. At Saint Leo, student advisors are organized by degree program and are experts about your academic field.
Your academic advisor can lead you toward resources to cope with stress management or organization, resolve technology challenges, or address any academic challenges you may encounter. You can consider your academic advisor to be your 'go-to' person throughout your educational journey at Saint Leo.
Saint Leo truly is a university of international consequence. Located in the lush, rolling hills of Central Florida, Saint Leo is home to approximately 450 international students from around the world-that's more than 19% of our undergraduate campus community.
International students are an integral part of the diverse and vibrant student body at Saint Leo. We have a significant number of students worldwide, comprising 19% of our University Campus undergraduate community. International education is a life-transformative experience integral to Saint Leo University's mission. We make it easy and affordable, with options including a full semester abroad, shorter faculty-led trips, and service-learning opportunities across the United States and world.
As a student at Saint Leo University, you have the support of our entire staff. Even though many of us work behind the scenes, we all want to see you succeed and reach your academic and career goals. You belong here.
The financial aid process does not have to be difficult, complicated, scary, or stressful. The Student Financial Services Office at Saint Leo University is here to help you plan for and navigate through the financial aid application process.
Above all, know the Student Financial Services Office is here to help. We want you to ask questions and seek our advice, and we want you to feel like you are getting the answers you need. After all, your college education is the best investment you will ever make, and if Saint Leo is where you want to be, we want you to be here, too.
We know the experience you will have here is priceless, and we want you to be a part of Saint Leo University.
Discover the sense of home that comes from 24/7 support and the connections created by nearly 2,000 students from all 50 states and 60 countries worldwide.
Just a short drive from our campus, you will be close to all kinds of big attractions and events throughout Tampa Bay. From beaches to theme parks to sporting events and music, there is always something for everyone. When you live on campus, you are surrounded by a beautiful lakefront environment with all the amenities and activities you could ask for. Make lasting college memories here.
With over 70 clubs and organizations on campus, there is something for everyone to enjoy when you need some time away from the books. There are also many exciting campus events held throughout the year.

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