Saint Leo is an inventive global Catholic Benedictine liberal arts university that fosters a personal and inclusive community that educates, prepares, and develops students for success, and consists of diverse learners who boldly confront the challenges of our world through service to others.

A Leading Catholic Teaching University of International Consequence for the Twenty-first Century:

1. A leading Catholic teaching university that attracts students, faculty, staff and philanthropic support.
2. Internationally recognized as an innovative and challenging university of demonstrated quality.
3. Alumni who are sought by employers and graduate schools and are prepared to live and work in a global society.
4. One institution serving multiple populations through appropriate delivery systems in multiple locations.
5. A values-driven culture that appreciates, supports and leverages our diverse programs and operations.
6. An entrepreneurial organization connected to alumni, communities, and strategic partners.
7. A financially strong university that invests in people, facilities and technology.
8. Integrated learning environments with leadership at all levels and a shared vision that excites, motivates and inspires.

Saint Leo University is proud to be one of the oldest Catholic universities in Florida and the largest of four Catholic higher education institutions in Florida. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society.

Saint Leo University is a community rooted in the Catholic faith and in the spirit of our Benedictine founders. We are an outgrowth of Catholic social teaching, which insists that human institutions and relationships be based on dignity as well as social and economic justice. The university also adheres to the Catholic intellectual tradition, which celebrates the compatibility of faith and reason, and thus, welcomes students of all faiths and intellectual traditions.

• Community: Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change and to serve.
• Excellence: Saint Leo University is an educational enterprise. All of us, individually and collectively, work hard to ensure that our students develop the character, learn the skills and assimilate the knowledge essential to become morally responsible leaders. The success of our University depends upon a conscientious commitment to our mission, vision and goals.
• Personal Development: Saint Leo University stresses the development of every person’s mind, spirit and body for a balanced life. All members of the Saint Leo University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community.
• Respect: Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community’s strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
• Integrity: The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.
• Responsible Stewardship: Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources in university and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill Saint Leo University’s mission and goals.

Saint Leo University is accredited to deliver high-quality education that meets recognized standards.

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) – Saint Leo University is accredited by SACSCOC to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees (www.sacscoc.org).
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) – The Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-683-8080.
• The business school is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) https://acbsp.org.