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Information Summary
Ranks 1007th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 3,165 |
| Total Enrollment | 4,947 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Austin, TX
| Total Population | 43,249 (43,249 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 20,618 (2.04 people per house) |
| Families | 8,304 (2.89 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,368 |
| Pop. — Asian | 792 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 80 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 762 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 32,360 |
| Pop. — Other | 8,524 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (business dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Saint Edward's University?
Ranks 620th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $18,800 | $18,800 | $18,800 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $628 | $628 | $628 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $11,682 | $11,682 | $11,682 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $649 | $649 | $649 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $19,800 | $19,800 | $19,800 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $19,800 | $19,800 | $19,800 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $15,960  $18,800 |
$15,960  $18,800 |
$15,960  $18,800 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $870  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,968  $6,600 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,202  $3,600 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 2,397 (885 male / 1,512 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 1,544 (577 male / 967 female) |
| Admission rate | 64% |
| First-time Enrollment | 699 (275 male / 424 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 698 (275 male / 423 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (N/A male / 1 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Saint Edward's University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion |  |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Heartland Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Heartland Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Heartland Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Saint Edward's University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 488th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 21% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 420th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 78% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 510 / 620 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 510 / 610 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1020 / 1230 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,153 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,900 |
| Board Fee | $3,000 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,719 | 179 |  30% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,665 | 207 |  34% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $7,375 | 509 |  85% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,507 | 360 |  60% |
| Any financial aid type | 536 |  89% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Saint Edward's University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 77 | 48 | 125 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 107 | 155 | 262 |
Hispanic | 518 | 823 | 1,341 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 72 | 130 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 18 | 16 | 34 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,177 | 1,646 | 2,823 |
Race Unknown | 103 | 129 | 232 |
| Total | 2,058 | 2,889 | 4,947 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Saint Edward's University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $60,109 ($61,807 male / $58,047 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 155 (85 male / 70 female) |
| Total Benefits | $1,846,364 |
Saint Edward's University Summary
St. Edward’s University is a small, private Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located south of Town Lake in Austin, Texas. Father Sorin established the institution on farmland south of Austin in 1878 and named it St. Edward’s Academy in honor of his patron saint, Edward the Confessor and King. Franciscus, strengthened the prestige of the Academy by securing a charter, changing its name to St. Edward’s College, assembling a faculty, and increasing enrollment. Subsequently, St. Edward’s began to grow, and the first school newspaper, the organization of baseball and football teams, and approval to erect an administration building all followed. In 1925, St. Edward’s received its university charter. Women arrived at St. Edward’s in 1966 as students for Maryhill College, a coordinate institution. In 1984, Dr. Patricia Hayes became the first woman and only the second layperson to lead St. Edward’s University. Martin became the 23rd president of St. Edward’s University. The university’s master plan, which details how St. Edward’s will construct new facilities while maintaining the overall architectural character of campus, supports the strategic priorities for academic excellence, enrollment growth, and recruiting and retaining the best students, faculty and staff. St. Edward’s University has been named by U.S. News & More than 5,200 students attend St. Edward’s, with undergraduates coming from 37 states and 38 countries. Students at St. Edward’s University are also involved in more than 80 campus organizations, including: student government, service organizations, academic honor societies, cultural clubs and intramural sports. St. Edward’s offers five bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 areas of study through the schools of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Education, Humanities, Management and Business, and Natural Sciences. St. Edward’s also offers eight master’s degrees. St. Edward’s boasts an impressive Theater Arts program department, which features a U/RTA contract with the Actors’ Equity Association, allowing students who successfully complete the requirements of a Membership Candidate Program to become eligible to join Actors’ Equity Association. St. Edward’s has one of the only undergraduate programs in the country with this affiliation. Ruben to St. Edward’s University for its Texas premiere. St. Edward’s is a founding member of the Heartland Conference.
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