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Founded in 1889, Saint Leo University is a private, Catholic, liberal-arts based university with a rich tradition of welcoming students of all faiths and those with no religious affiliation. Located in Tampa Bay, Florida just 30 miles north of downtown, our beautiful University Campus location serves nearly 2,400 students pursuing their degrees in over 50 academic majors and areas of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Recognized consistently by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the South, we pride ourselves on delivering a high quality education in a principled environment at an affordable cost. With an average class size of just 19 students, our outstanding faculty get to know students on a personal level and are committed to their success. We offer several 3 + 1 Accelerated Degree Programs for high achieving students to complete their Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in just four years, along with awarding up to 30 credits for the International Baccalaureate, A-Levels, Advanced Placement, and CLEP Examinations.