Schreiner University can be found in Kerrville, Texas (a self-contained town). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Schreiner University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at the school.
Schreiner University offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Schreiner University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 430 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Schreiner University are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 822 students were enrolled in Schreiner University.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Schreiner University. The school offers students meal plans. Schreiner University student athletes compete in American Southwest Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Schreiner University
2100 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville, TX 78028-5697
General Phone: (830) 896-5411
Admissions Phone: (800) 343-4919
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 343-4919
http://www.schreiner.edu
Schreiner University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 55 | licensed practical nurse |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | education, early childhood education, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 37 | business, MIS, accounting and computer science, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | English, history, liberal arts and sciences, humanities, political science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Science | 13 | biochemistry, biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Design | 0 | design and applied arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Schreiner University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 120 | 36 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 26 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Schreiner University had a total enrollment of 822 students (768 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Schreiner University offers campus housing for 485 of its 768 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Kerrville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 565 | 387 | 68% | 173 | 45% |
| Men | 245 | 170 | 69% | 79 | 46% |
| Women | 320 | 217 | 68% | 94 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
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 | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 52% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 343-4919
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,742 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,742 |
| Room and board | $ 7,332 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,432 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Schreiner University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 343-4919
Schreiner University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $35,102 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $42,384 |
*: 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 | 10 | $49,557 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $42,600 | 4 | $46,393 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $39,879 | 8 | $37,794 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $28,510 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $42,791 | 16 | $40,793 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Computer Science
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Schreiner University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) 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
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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