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St. Edward’s University is a private Roman Catholic institution, established in 1878. The founder, Rev. Edward named the institution after his patron saint, Edward the Confessor and King.
The university enrolls more than 5,000 students annually. It offers over 50 programs, certificates and degrees in diverse areas of study. The schools under the university are:
- School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
- School of Humanities
- School of Management and Business
- School of Natural Sciences
The wide range of student organizations at SEU include club sports and service and special interest clubs and organizations. Hilltop Views is the weekly newspaper of the university.
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Campus Location3001 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
USA
Main Tel: (512) 448-8400
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Saint Edward's University HighlightsWhere Saint Edward's University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in business and management, family and social work, media, drama and performing arts, and therapy and counseling.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 921 | 65 | | Master | 306 | 7 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 53 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Saint Edward's University was 5,317 in 2007-2008 (4,358 full-time equivalent). About 35% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 65% of the class. Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 22,550 | | Room | $ 4,958 | | Board | $ 3,200 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 3,392 |
Financial Aid: Saint Edward's University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 56 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 111 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 23 |
Housing and MealsSaint Edward's University provides on-campus housing for 1,217 of its 4,358 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Saint Edward's University AthleticsSaint Edward's University is in the Heartland Conference for major sports. Saint Edward's University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 62 male students received the aid (men were 48% of those receiving aid) and 67 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 52% of students receiving such aid) .
Saint Edward's University Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 63% | | Women | 64% | | All | 64% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 520-620 | | Math | 510-610 | | Writing | 500-600 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (15 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (471 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Information Resources Management/CIO Training
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) DESIGN (13 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (29 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (40 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Education
- 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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (91 awarded) - Human Services
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (213 awarded) - Anthropology
- Economics
- English Composition
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- General Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (6 awarded) MEDIA (116 awarded) - Communication and Media Studies
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Organizational Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (26 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (24 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religious Education
- Theology and Religious Vocations
SCIENCE (31 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (138 awarded) - Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Psychology
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