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Schreiner University, Texas

Overview of Schreiner University

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

In 2005, 822 students were enrolled in Schreiner University.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Schreiner University

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Schreiner University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine55licensed practical nurse
Education And Teaching43education, early childhood education, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, history teaching, ...
Business And Management37business, MIS, accounting and computer science, accounting
Liberal Arts16English, history, liberal arts and sciences, humanities, political science
Therapy And Counseling14psychology
Science13biochemistry, biology, chemistry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy13exercise science, health and physical education
Photography And Commercial Art4commercial art
Religion And Philosophy2religion
Mathematics1mathematics
Music1music
Engineering1engineering
Drama And Performing Arts1drama
Law0pre-law
Art Studies0visual and performing arts, art studies
Design0design and applied arts

Number of programs and degrees for Schreiner University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree12036
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years551
Master's degree261
Associate's degree01

Student Body

In 2005, Schreiner University had a total enrollment of 822 students (768 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time97%
Part-Time3%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate93%
Graduate7%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White80%
Black2%
Hispanic16%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1933%
20-2122%
22-2415%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas99%

Schreiner University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time29 %

Schreiner University Room and Board (2005)

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.

Schreiner University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total56538768%17345%
Men24517069%7946%
Women32021768%9443%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal430520
SAT Math430540
ACT Verbal1521
ACT Math1721
ACT Composite1721

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT73%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT52%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (800) 343-4919

Schreiner University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Schreiner University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured115
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1411
Non-tenured and not on tenure track57

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
No academic rankcalendar year0*5$35,102
All faculty totalcalendar year1*7$42,384

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year10$49,5572*
Associate professoracademic year8$42,6004$46,393
Assistant professoracademic year8$39,8798$37,794
Instructoracademic year3$28,5102*
All faculty totalacademic year29$42,79116$40,793

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Schreiner University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballAmerican Southwest Conference
BaseballAmerican Southwest Conference

Schreiner University Degree Programs (2005)

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

LAW
Pre-Law Studies

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

MUSIC
Music, 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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Schreiner University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Schreiner University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Schreiner University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%Schreiner University % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Schreiner University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Schreiner University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Schreiner University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Schreiner University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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