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Saint Edward's University is in a large city, in Austin, Texas. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Saint Edward's University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Saint Edward's University include media, business and management, and family and social work.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 510 to 620 for students at Saint Edward's University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 590.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Saint Edward's University, in 2005, had 4,947 students (3,856 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at the school belong to the Heartland Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Edward's University
3001 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
General Phone: (512) 448-8400
Admissions Phone: (512) 448-8500
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 448-8520
http://www.stedwards.edu
Saint Edward's University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 450 | business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, finance, business administration, international business, CIO training, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 183 | general studies, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English composition, English, history, international relations, sociology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | psychology, mental health counseling, psychology courses |
| Family And Social Work | 84 | social service professions, social work, human services, public administration |
| Media | 80 | media studies, organizational communications |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 34 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Science | 29 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | English teaching, multilingual education, teacher education and development, math teaching, social studies teaching, art education, Spanish teaching, drama and dance teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and safety |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | photography |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | exercise science, recreation and leisure studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy, theology and religious vocations |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Edward's University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 758 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 260 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 42 | 5 |
In 2005, Saint Edward's University had a total enrollment of 4,947 students (3,856 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 92% |
| California | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Saint Edward's University offers campus housing for 1,157 of its 3,856 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,217 | 1,530 | 69% | 650 | 42% |
| Men | 846 | 579 | 68% | 245 | 42% |
| Women | 1,371 | 951 | 69% | 405 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (512) 448-8500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,320 |
| Room and board | $ 6,240 |
| Room charge | $ 3,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,240 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Edward's University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 448-8520
Saint Edward's University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $73,255 | 3 | $73,851 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $68,999 | 5 | $69,049 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $76,335 | 10 | $75,419 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $72,378 | 14 | $73,218 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $61,845 | 15 | $59,987 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $47,748 | 18 | $45,292 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $32,785 | 5 | $33,545 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $58,090 | 54 | $55,412 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 65 | 127 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 53 | 82 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Edward's University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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Family And Social Work
Business And Management
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