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St. Edward's University

3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

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St. Edward's University School Description

St. Edward's University is a diverse, nationally recognized liberal arts institution overlooking downtown Austin, Texas. Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, the university emphasizes critical thinking, social justice and ethical practice. Classes are small, averaging 19 students, and professors know their students by name. Since 2004, U.S. News & World Report has recognized St. Edward's among the top master's-granting universities in the western United States. The university is also one of 81 featured in the guidebook Colleges with a Conscience for outstanding civic engagement. St. Edward's has study abroad programs in Mexico, Germany, Argentina, France and Scotland, as well as exchange agreements with schools in dozens of other countries. To help students prepare for life after college, Career Planning offers resume coaching, a job fair attended by more than 125 employers, and extensive internship opportunities.

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St. Edward's University

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St. Edward's University is a private Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located south of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. The university is known for offering a quality liberal arts education and for its picturesque campus situated on a hill overlooking the city of Austin. The campus's most notable landmark is the recognizable Main Building.

History

The school was founded by the Rev. Edward Sorin, CSC , Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who also founded the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. 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. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross.

In 1885, the president, Rev. P.J. 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. Well-known architect Nicholas J. Clayton of Galveston, Texas was commissioned to design the College's Main Building. The structure was built four-stories tall in the Gothic Revival style and was constructed with local white limestone.

In the spring of 1903, a mysterious fire destroyed the majority of the Main Building, but it was restored by the fall. In 1922, the Main Building sustained damage from a tornado that caused significant damage all over the campus. The Main Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

In 1925, St. Edward's received its university charter. Most of the personnel at the time were Holy Cross priests. Women arrived at St. Edward's in 1966 as students for Maryhill College, a coordinate institution. By 1970, Maryhill was absorbed and St. Edward's became co-educational.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Hilltoppers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,505
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 26,084
Students Receiving Aid:
89%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 45
Selectivity:
Selective
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St. Edward's University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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St. Edward's University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 55%
Hispanic 33%
Other 5%
African-American 4%
Asian 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 89%
California 1%
Louisiana 1%
Washington 0%
Maryland 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 32%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Heartland Conference)
Baseball (Heartland Conference)

St. Edward's University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 26,084    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 400    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,067 27%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,762 39%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 8,013 84%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,516 65%  
Any Aid:
   89%  

St. Edward's University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 83% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 23%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 26, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 45.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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