St. Edward's University was established in 1878 by Rev. Edward Sorin, Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross. It was then known as St. Edward's Academy. With an increase in enrollment figures, it became a college and was finally granted university status in 1925. It is now a private Roman Catholic institution offering enrollment to more than 4,000 undergraduates and postgraduates. The university is located south of the Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. In 2004, the U.S. News & World Report ranked the university among the “best colleges” in the western region of the United States.
St. Edward's University offers bachelors and masters degrees through the following schools:
The athletics teams of St. Edward's University participate in sports like baseball, football, softball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, golf, soccer, volleyball and tennis. They are nicknamed the Hilltoppers.
Saint Edward's University is in a large city, in Austin, TX. 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.
There are more programs of study at Saint Edward's University than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include drama and performing arts, business and management, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Saint Edward's University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 520 to 620 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 510 and 610.
Some professors at Saint Edward's University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Saint Edward's University, in 2007-2008, had 5,317 students (4,358 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
http://www.stedwards.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 471 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, international business, business administration, CIO training, MIS, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 213 | general studies, political science, English composition, international relations, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 138 | psychology, mental health counseling, psychology courses |
| Media | 116 | media studies, organizational communications, digital communications |
| Family And Social Work | 91 | social service professions, social work, human services, public administration |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | teacher education and development, history teaching, education, physical education teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminology, criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 31 | biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 29 | drama |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | exercise science, recreation and leisure studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 24 | photography |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Design | 13 | graphic design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | theology and religious vocations, philosophy, religious education |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Edward's University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 921 | 65 |
| Master's degree | 306 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 53 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Edward's University had a total enrollment of 5,317 students (4,358 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 91% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Saint Edward's University offers campus housing for 1,217 of its 4,358 (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. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,766 | 1,762 | 64% | 741 | 42% |
| Men | 966 | 611 | 63% | 261 | 43% |
| Women | 1,800 | 1,151 | 64% | 480 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
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 | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,550 |
| Room and board | $ 8,158 |
| Room charge | $ 4,958 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,392 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Edward's University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362100)
Saint Edward's University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $102,986 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $92,856 | 6 | $95,221 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $81,669 | 6 | $77,723 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $89,353 | 18 | $88,509 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $88,954 | 11 | $86,965 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $69,882 | 21 | $67,210 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $55,970 | 33 | $54,297 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,769 | 4 | $47,506 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $68,442 | 70 | $62,683 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 67 | 129 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 54 | 86 |
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
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
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
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
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Religious Education
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
Forensic Science and Technology
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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