The student-faculty ratio at St. Edward's University is 15:1, and the school has 49 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at St. Edward's University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 81 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
15:1
Total faculty
183 full time
219 part time
Minority
19% full time
21% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
91%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
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Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4950.9%
Classes with fewer than 20 students49%
50 or more0.1%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
81%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
76%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
56%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
69%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
67%
6-year graduation rate of international students
54%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
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Post-master's certificates
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Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
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Doctoral degrees - professional practice
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Doctoral degrees - other
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2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
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Employed in temporary/contract work
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Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
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Graduates reporting bonuses
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2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
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Employed in temporary/contract work
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Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
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Graduates reporting bonuses
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2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
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Enlisted in the military
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Enrolled in continuing education
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Attended a graduate education program
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Attended a graduate engineering program
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Attended a graduate nursing program
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Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Brandeis University
Cornell University
Duke University
Georgetown University
Johns Hopkins University
Seeking continuing education
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No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Brandon Maxwell 08, Fashion designer for Lady Gaga, Kate Hudson, and more, Charles Rogers '09, Co-Creator, Writer and Director of the TBS show "Search Party", Robert C. Hilliard 80, High-profile litigator. Presented cases at the United States Supreme Court, three United States District Courts, and all four
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 25%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 11%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 9%
Psychology 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 7%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,700
Accounting$53,800
Finance$52,100
International Business$44,100
Marketing$42,400
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$47,300
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$37,300
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$41,400
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Neurobiology and Behavior
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Environmental Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Criminology
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Game and Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Photography
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing, Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Game and Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Photography
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Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Natural Resources and Conservation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Journalism, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies
Ethics
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Social Sciences
Criminology
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Writing, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
Combined-degree programs
BS Math/BS Engineering with Valparaiso University
BA Biology/MS Clinical Lab Science (CLS) with UTMB
Accounting Information Technology Program (BBA in Accounting & BA in Computer Information Technology)
BS Math/Engineering and Science with Washington University
Dual Degree Program with Asia Pacific University for our Global Studies and International Business majors
BS Math/BS Engineering with Carroll College
Combined BBA and Master of Accounting Degree
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Student participation in special study options
Teacher certificate program
Study abroad
Internships
Honors program
Double major
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
No
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, other
Cooperative education programs
Art, Business, Computer Science, Education, Health Professions, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social/Behavioral Science, Technologies
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural
Subject areas offering education certification
14
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
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Honors program 2018 enrollment
260
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
No
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Washington Center Program
Student exchange programs offered with
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Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
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Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Consortia
Consortia
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
