Check out why Saint Leo University received a D- grade in our Report Card below.
Saint Leo University is a private Roman Catholic university in Saint Leo, Florida with an undergraduate enrollment size of 2,274. The university is located in a rural setting and is around a 40-minute drive from Tampa, Florida. The university has a small Greek life presence. Students at Saint Leo University can visit two 19th-century monasteries (St. Leo Benedictine Abbey for men and Holy Name Monastery for women), attend sporting events within the university itself and in the Tampa area, check out nearby Dade City, and hike and camp in many nearby campgrounds. Their official mascot is Fritz. Members of the Saint Leo University community are referred to as “Lions.”
Saint Leo University offers more than 60 major and minor programs. Notable former students include former all-star MLB pitcher Red Barrett, I Love Lucy actor Desiderio Arnaz, industrialist and Haitian politician Charles-Henri Baker, and retired airman of the United States Air Force Rodney J. McKinley.

Saint Leo University receives a “D” grade by <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/3720">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

Saint Leo University receives a &#8220;D” grade for the Average Salary of Recent Graduates. As of 2021, alumni with 0-5 years of experience after graduating from Saint Leo University with a bachelor’s degree make $49,200 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Recent Graduates

Saint Leo University receives a “D-” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from Saint Leo University with a bachelor’s degree make $84,200 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

Saint Leo University receives a “D” grade for the Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private). In 2020, 63% of graduates accumulated student debt from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private)

Saint Leo University receives a “C+” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $28,852 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private)

Saint Leo University receives an “A” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. <a href="https://community.saintleo.edu/2022/10/mandatory-employee-training-announced/">The university</a> requires staff to complete trainings on Title IX, harassment and discrimination, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The university does not appear to require any trainings related to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
The university offers optional professional development programs to staff. According to the university, &#8220;At the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, we believe that professional development should be practical, convenient, and inspiring. We&#8217;ve done the research, considered the options, and, most importantly, listened to our faculty. As educators, your needs, motivations, and interests vary, so your professional development options should too. Our CTLs are opportunities to explore innovative teaching practices, learn more about evidence-informed instructional strategies, and try out the latest educational technologies &#8211; all at your own pace.&#8221;
<a href="https://faculty.saintleo.edu/programs-services/enrichment-course-catalog">Examples</a> of professional development options include:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Teaching at Saint Leo&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Creating Module-Level Objectives&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Active Learning in the Online Environment&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Introduction to Universal Design for Learning&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Developing Engaging and Inclusive Discussions&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Building Community in Online Courses&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Teaching with Microsoft 365&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Collaborative Teaching and Learning Practices&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Backward Design Practices&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Teaching in ICC&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Teaching in VTT&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Introduction to Hybrid Teaching at Saint Leo&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Deeper Dive into Hybrid Course Development at Saint Leo&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Using the LMS to Support On-ground, Hybrid, and Blended Instruction&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Introduction to Simulated Experiences at SLU&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Applying UDL Principles and Guidelines in Course Planning&#8221;</li>
</ul>
The university describes its optional &#8220;Developing Engaging and Inclusive Discussions&#8221; professional development training: &#8220;In most online courses, discussion boards become the heart of the class. But unfortunately, students and faculty alike sometimes fear that they are inauthentic and feel disconnected from the content. In this course, we will explore unique ways to create and facilitate discussions that are engaging, social, and supportive of learning and connection. Additionally, this course is presented through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and offers foundational knowledge about Universal Design for Learning and how it can be applied specifically to discussion boards.&#8221;
While the university does offer this training session as presented &#8220;through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,&#8221; none of the other optional sessions appear to relate to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

Saint Leo University receives an “A” grade for not having a Bias Reporting System or a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team

Saint Leo University receives an “A+” grade for the Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs. Out of a list of 20 clubs (10 from each side), <a href="https://saintleo.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations">the university</a> has two right-leaning clubs compared to one left-leaning club. Turning Point USA and Imago Dei are the two right-leaning clubs. Prism is the one left-leaning club.
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Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs

Saint Leo University receives an “A” grade due to having an active and thriving <a href="https://saintleo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/tpusasaintleo">Turning Point USA chapter</a>. Unfortunately, universities and Student Governments around the country often use their power to prevent certain clubs from operating on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

Saint Leo University receives an “F” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. <a href="https://www.saintleo.edu/academics/core-curriculum#toc-foundation-courses">The university</a> requires students to complete six credit hours from its &#8220;The Human Mosaic&#8221; category. According to the university, &#8220;Focusing on the Core Values of Respect and Community, the courses within the Human Mosaic are designed to prepare students to live and work in our diverse and global society. While exploring issues related to race, ethnicity, culture, and gender, students will come to understand that they cannot understand the totality of the human experience without taking into account its diversity.&#8221;
Examples of courses in &#8220;The Human Mosaic&#8221; category include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Stories of Resistance: Power and Identity in the U.S.&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;HopHop and Social Justice&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Becoming an Advocate for Justice&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

Saint Leo University receives an “A” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university does not appear to have any segregated dormitories, graduation ceremonies, or classes by race or sexual orientation.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

Saint Leo University receives an “A” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, no instances of protests, speech cancelations, or violence/attempted violence against speakers have occurred.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

Saint Leo University receives a “C” grade for Mask and Vaccine Mandates. <a href="https://www.saintleo.edu/sites/default/files/2022-06/New-Normal-Guidance.pdf">The university</a> describes its vaccination policies on its COVID-19 Guidelines page: &#8220;Vaccination against COVID-19 is recommended for all students, faculty, and staff on a schedule consistent with the CDC and Department of Health recommendations. Vaccination against COVID-19 is a personal choice. While the university very strongly encourages vaccination, it is not required at this time. As such, individuals at the university may not compel others to become vaccinated and should not place undue influence upon them to do so. The university will, in general, assume everyone who can be vaccinated will be vaccinated and operate accordingly.&#8221;
The university describes its masking policies on its COVID-19 Guidelines page: &#8220;Students and employees are encouraged to follow CDC and local guidelines regarding mask wearing. Masks may be worn anytime as a matter of personal choice/preference. Those wearing masks should not be queried regarding their vaccination status nor should they be encouraged or asked to remove them.
While vaccinations are not mandatory, they are strongly encouraged by the university. Similarly, the university follows CDC guidelines regarding masking.
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Mask and Vaccine Mandates

Saint Leo University receives a “C” grade for the Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees. According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center (<a href="https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data">IPEDS</a>), as of 2020, 7.34% of the current undergraduate student population graduate with a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree. Across the United States, students who graduate with STEM degrees tend to earn more on average than their other student counterparts.
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Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees

Saint Leo University receives an “F” grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. <a href="https://www.saintleo.edu/academics/core-curriculum">The university</a> does not require any courses or categories of courses related to Western Civilization.
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Required Western Civilization Courses for Students

Saint Leo University

Check out why Saint Leo University received a D- grade in our Report Card below.

Saint Leo University is a private Roman Catholic university in Saint Leo, Florida with an undergraduate enrollment size of 2,274. The university is located in a rural setting and is around a 40-minute drive from Tampa, Florida. The university has a small Greek life presence. Students at Saint Leo University can visit two 19th-century monasteries (St. Leo Benedictine Abbey for men and Holy Name Monastery for women), attend sporting events within the university itself and in the Tampa area, check out nearby Dade City, and hike and camp in many nearby campgrounds. Their official mascot is Fritz. Members of the Saint Leo University community are referred to as “Lions.”

Saint Leo University offers more than 60 major and minor programs. Notable former students include former all-star MLB pitcher Red Barrett, I Love Lucy actor Desiderio Arnaz, industrialist and Haitian politician Charles-Henri Baker, and retired airman of the United States Air Force Rodney J. McKinley.

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