Saint Edward's University: Review & Facts

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Saint Edward's University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,470 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1878 and is one of the 23 schools located in Austin, Texas.

Saint Edward's University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Saint Edward's University.

Majors
Offered
84
Saint Edward's University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Marketing and Advertising, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Saint Edward's University student retention rate is high at 81% (well above Texas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Saint Edward's University is average: 68%.

Student to faculty ratio at Saint Edward's University is pretty decent - 14:1. Read more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $49,900 per academic year. The additional fees at Saint Edward's University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $900; this comes to $50,800 a year.

Read the details about Saint Edward's University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,015 applications were submitted and 5,119 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saint Edward's University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,600
High
Saint Edward's University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Edward's University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Saint Edward's University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,700 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - nearly $8,600 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Saint Edward's University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Saint Edward's University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saint Edward's University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saint Edward's University
3001 S Congress Ave
Austin, Texas
78704-6489, USA
Saint Edward
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