Saint Leo University: tuition, admission requirements and intakes

$35,000 per year · IELTS 6.0 or Bridge

Location
St. Leo, Florida (near Tampa)
Type
Private Catholic university
Founded
1889
Official website
saintleo.edu

Saint Leo University is a private Catholic university founded in 1889. Its main campus, University Campus, is in St. Leo, about 55 km north of Tampa, Florida: a residential campus with small classes, where international students are supported by the Center for Global Engagement.

For Algerian students it has three practical advantages: the online application is free, the SAT and ACT are not required, and students whose English score is below the direct-admission level can be admitted through the Bridge program, which adds English courses to the first semesters.

Tuition and costs (2026-27)

Undergraduate tuition (full-time, 12 to 18 credits per semester)
$35,000 per year ($17,500 per semester)
Estimated total for an international undergraduate (tuition, fees, books, housing and meals, insurance)
$54,361 per yearThis is the amount your bank documents must cover to receive the I-20.
Master’s (MBA or MS)
$750 (MBA) or $785 (MS) per credit; estimated total $27,850 per year

English requirements

Direct admission (bachelor’s)
IELTS 6.0 (with the minimum writing sub-score) · TOEFL iBT 71 · Duolingo 105
Lower score
Admission through the Bridge program, with English courses during the first semesters
Without a test
A letter from your school confirming that you were taught in English (Medium of Instruction) can be accepted

Admission requirements

  • Online application (free)
  • Secondary school transcripts and diploma with certified word-for-word English translations; official documents and a course-by-course evaluation are required on arrival
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0, with an individual review of borderline cases
  • Proof of English level (see above)
  • Certificate of Finances with bank documents less than 6 months old covering at least one year of costs
  • Copy of your passport
  • SAT or ACT not required: they only count for some scholarships

Intakes and deadlines

  • Fall semester: starts in August
  • Spring semester: starts in January
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply 4 to 6 months before the start to leave time for the I-20 and the visa appointment in Algiers.

What we do for you

  1. 1Choose the program and check your eligibility
  2. 2Prepare and submit the application
  3. 3Get the I-20 and pay the SEVIS fee
  4. 4Fill in the DS-160 and book the appointment at the US Embassy in Algiers
  5. 5Prepare the visa interview with mock interviews

Our USA support packs start at 98 000 DZD. See the packs · F-1 visa guide

Frequently asked questions

Can I be admitted to Saint Leo University without IELTS 6.0?

Yes. With a lower score you can be admitted through the Bridge program, which adds English courses to your first semesters. A letter confirming that you studied in English can also be accepted.

How much money must I show for the Saint Leo I-20?

Saint Leo estimates the 2026-27 cost for an international undergraduate at $54,361 for one academic year (tuition, fees, books, housing, meals and insurance). Your bank documents must cover at least this amount.

Is the SAT required at Saint Leo University?

No. The SAT and ACT are not required for admission; they only count for some scholarships.

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Sources

Figures checked on 20 October 2026 on the university’s official website. Universities update their fees every year: we confirm the current amounts with you before you apply.