Saint Leo University Acceptance Rate
Saint Leo, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,788
- Admitted
- 5,615
- Yield
- 11.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Saint Leo University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 72.1% (72.2% in 2014–15, 72.1% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 3,459 to 7,788 (+125%) over that period.
Its 72.1% rate makes Saint Leo University more selective than about 59% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.4% for women vs 70% for men, a 3.4-point gap). Saint Leo University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 11.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,459 | 2,496 | 72.2% | 616 |
| 2015–16 | 3,865 | 2,803 | 72.5% | 659 |
| 2016–17 | 4,501 | 3,139 | 69.7% | 610 |
| 2017–18 | 5,492 | 3,212 | 58.5% | 536 |
| 2018–19 | 4,904 | 2,955 | 60.3% | 561 |
| 2019–20 | 5,195 | 3,745 | 72.1% | 782 |
| 2020–21 | 5,662 | 4,133 | 73% | 729 |
| 2021–22 | 10,086 | 7,127 | 70.7% | 826 |
| 2022–23 | 6,928 | 5,549 | 80.1% | 880 |
| 2023–24 | 7,788 | 5,615 | 72.1% | 632 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,785 | 3,512 | 73.4% |
| Men | 3,003 | 2,103 | 70% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How Saint Leo University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Saint Leo University's acceptance rate?
Saint Leo University's acceptance rate is 72.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,615 admitted of 7,788 applicants).
Is Saint Leo University test optional?
Saint Leo University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Saint Leo University?
Saint Leo University received 7,788 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,615.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.saintleo.edu/.