Saint Leo University Demographics & Diversity Overview

68%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
12%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Saint Leo University has a diverse student body with 68% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
25.9%(2,545)
Hispanic
14.5%(1,428)
African American
20.1%(1,978)
Asian
1.1%(104)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(32)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
1.7%(165)
Unknown
36.3%(3,571)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color68%
Total Enrollment14,159
International Students12%

Cultural Engagement

Saint Leo University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Saint Leo University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.9%(4,271)
Women
60.1%(6,442)
Other
0.0%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men4,271

30% of total enrollment

Women6,442

45% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Saint Leo University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 24% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 36% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.2%(166)
18-19
17.2%(1,309)
20-21
16.6%(1,264)
22-24
12.8%(975)
25+
51.2%(3,889)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.1%(29)
22-24
14.1%(370)
25+
84.8%(2,228)

Age Diversity Insights

24%

Traditional Age (18-21)

36%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Saint Leo University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, -2% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.0%(565)
International
12.0%(77)

Regional Representation

In-State565

90% of student body

International77

12% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

68%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

36%

Non-Traditional Age