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Schreiner University is located on a 140-acre campus in Kerrville, Texas. It traces its roots to the Schreiner Institute, which was founded by Captain Charles Schreiner in September, 1923. It was initially a military institute for men, but became coeducational in 1932. Its name was changed to Schreiner College in 1973, and it became Schreiner University in February, 2001.
Schreiner University offers bachelor's degree programs in business administration, sciences, humanities, theater, mathematics, religion, sport management, and graphic design, among others. The university also awards master's degrees in education and teaching.
Schreiner University sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Mountaineers, its teams compete in the American Southwest Conference and the NCAA Division III. The U.S. News & World Report' ranked SU 14th in its list of the best baccalaureate colleges in the West in 2010.
Schreiner University can be found in Kerrville, TX (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 science and nursing and emergency medicine.
Schreiner University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 440 to 550, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Schreiner University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 971 students were enrolled in the school.
Schreiner University has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Schreiner University offers students meal plans. The school 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
http://www.schreiner.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 52 | licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 41 | business, accounting and computer science, MIS, marketing, finance, business management, international business, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 34 | early childhood education, education, physical education teaching, history teaching, math teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, middle school teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | history, English, humanities, liberal arts and sciences, political science |
| Science | 14 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 11 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Design | 0 | design and applied arts |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Schreiner University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 137 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Schreiner University had a total enrollment of 971 students (893 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Schreiner University offers campus housing for 594 of its 893 (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 | 1,028 | 607 | 59% | 266 | 44% |
| Men | 467 | 263 | 56% | 121 | 46% |
| Women | 561 | 344 | 61% | 145 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 553 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
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 | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,992 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,992 |
| Room and board | $ 7,952 |
| Room charge | $ 4,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,432 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,016 |
Financial Aid:
Schreiner University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361000)
Schreiner University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $44,167 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $44,167 |
*: 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 | 10 | $57,308 | 3 | $58,440 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $53,214 | 5 | $45,200 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $47,929 | 7 | $47,853 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 7 | $34,357 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $52,830 | 22 | $44,400 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Computer Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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