Saint Leo University
- Private
Saint Leo University: international tuition 30,000 USD per year, one-year total cost 45,264 USD, acceptance rate 78.4%. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 78.4% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 45,264 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Saint Leo University?
International tuition is 30,000 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 45,264 USD.
Does Saint Leo University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. The pages do not clearly say whether international students get the university's first-year merit awards or need-based aid. Only a few specific awards mention them (Nursing Housing Award, De Groote), so ask admissions directly.
What English scores does Saint Leo University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Leo University?
The acceptance rate is 78.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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- Deborah’s Vision2022Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Gaston and Evelyn De Groote ScholarshipNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page5,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M
Four third-preference awards go to international students with financial need, for residential University Campus students.
- Renewable in later years
Nursing Housing AwardOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page7,990 USD/year≈ ₫208M
The page says 10 spots exist for international students, though a waitlist is kept, so receipt is not guaranteed.
- Renewable in later years
Catholic Promise ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page requires U.S. citizenship for the Catholic Promise Scholarship, but the excerpt never names international students explicitly, so it does not meet the standard for a firm conclusion.
Honors Program ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not mention citizenship or international students.
Local Promise AwardNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page states this award is for domestic students only and requires residency in listed Florida counties.
- Renewable in later years
Presidential / Dean's / Excellence / University / Campus Awards (first-year)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says first-year students; it does not state whether international students qualify.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiProof of finance is an additional document needed to get the Form I-20 issued.Required
- InterviewNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
AP scores of 3 or higher in certain subjects earn credit in equivalent Saint Leo courses.
Scores that count12345Completing the IB diploma with 5–7 in HL or SL subjects earns 30 semester hours; a 4 in HL subjects is reviewed case by case.
Scores that count1234567Passing grades A to E on AS-Level or A-Level courses earn credit; Ordinary Level courses do not.
Scores that countfrom E
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data