Saint Edward's University (227845)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$49,886

1.51% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$27,193

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

85.1%

6,015 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,470

81% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

65.1%

561 Graduates

About

Saint Edward's University (227845) is a higher education institution located in Travis County, TX. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Edward's University (227845) were General Psychology (77 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees), and Neurobiology & Behavior (37 degrees).

In 2022, 993 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Edward's University (227845). 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (427 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (384 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Edward's University (227845) is $49,886, which is $25,890 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Edward's University (227845) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1078 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Edward's University (227845) is $49,886, which is $25,890 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,193.

In 2022, 95% of undergraduate students attending Saint Edward's University (227845) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$49,886

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Saint Edward's University (227845) was $49,886. The cost of tuition at Saint Edward's University (227845) is $25,890 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Edward's University (227845) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,193

2022 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Saint Edward's University (227845) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,193. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Saint Edward's University (227845) grew by 10.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Edward's University (227845) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,408

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Edward's University (227845) was of $13,408 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.6% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Edward's University (227845) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Saint Edward's University (227845) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2021, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Edward's University (227845) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Edward's University (227845) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1078 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Edward's University (227845) received 6,015 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 21.8% annual growth. Out of those 6,015 applicants, 5,119 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,470 students enrolled at Saint Edward's University (227845) in 2022. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Edward's University (227845) has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

5,119

Accepted Out of 6,015

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Edward's University (227845) was 85.1% (5,119 admissions from 6,015 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 92.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 21.8%, while admissions grew by 12.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Edward's University (227845) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2022)

134

Scores Submitted (2022)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Edward's University (227845) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Edward's University (227845) had a total enrollment of 3,470 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Saint Edward's University (227845) is 2,809 students and the part-time enrollment is 661. This means that 81% of students enrolled at Saint Edward's University (227845) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Edward's University (227845), both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 35.3% White, 4.93% Black or African American, 2.62% Asian, 2.56% Two or More Races, 0.375% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0576% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Edward's University (227845) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.6%), followed by White Female (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.7%) and White Male (19.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Edward's University (227845) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,470 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Edward's University (227845) is 2,809 and the part-time enrollment is 661. This means that 81% of students enrolled at Saint Edward's University (227845) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Edward's University (227845) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Edward's University (227845) was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Saint Edward's University (227845) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Edward's University (227845) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
1,642 enrolled students
White
1,226 enrolled students
Black or African American
171 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Edward's University (227845) is 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 35.3% White, 4.93% Black or African American, 2.62% Asian, 2.56% Two or More Races, 0.375% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0576% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 39 students (1.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 321 more women than men received degrees from Saint Edward's University (227845). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Edward's University (227845) is hispanic or latino (427 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (384 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Edward's University (227845) is General Psychology (77 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees) and Neurobiology & Behavior (37 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Edward's University (227845), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (33 degrees awarded), Psychology (95 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University (227845) are Physicians (454,991 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (360,056 people), Other managers (336,003 people), Postsecondary teachers (288,582 people), and Secondary school teachers (200,108 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University (227845) in 2022 are English (33 degrees awarded), Psychology (95 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (68 degrees), and Biology (72 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University (227845) are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University (227845) are English (33 degrees awarded), Psychology (95 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (68 degrees), and Biology (72 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University (227845) are Elementary & secondary schools (925,939 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (731,879 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (688,963 people), Outpatient care centers (293,494 people), and Offices of physicians (263,024 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Edward's University (227845).

Most Common (2022)

General Psychology
77 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
55 degrees awarded
Neurobiology & Behavior
37 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Edward's University (227845) was General Psychology with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Edward's University (227845) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

336

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

657

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 336 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Edward's University (227845), which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (657).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Edward's University (227845) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Edward's University (227845) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.47 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Edward's University (227845) in General Psychology, which is 8.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 55% of students graduating from Saint Edward's University (227845) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Saint Edward's University (227845) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.96% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
427 degrees awarded
White
384 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Edward's University (227845) is hispanic or latino (427 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (384 degrees).

1.71% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
285 degrees awarded
White Female
255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
142 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Edward's University (227845) is hispanic or latino female (285 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (255 degrees).

Operations

Saint Edward's University (227845) has an endowment valued at nearly $126M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −11.2M (−8.91%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Saint Edward's University (227845) had a total salary expenditure of 116M. Saint Edward's University (227845) employs 62 Assistant professors, 46 Professors and 43 Associate professors. Most academics at Saint Edward's University (227845) are Female Assistant professor (32), Male Assistant professor (30), and Female Associate professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Edward's University (227845) are: Management, with 150 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Endowment

$126M

2022 Endowment

10.3%

decline from 2021

Saint Edward's University (227845) has an endowment valued at about $126M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Edward's University (227845) declined 10.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $79.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Edward's University (227845) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$45.9M

2022 Salaries

1.91%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Saint Edward's University (227845) paid a median of $45.9M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($116M) and a 1.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.3% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.16% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.2M

Instructional Salaries

158

Number of Employees

In 2022, Saint Edward's University (227845) paid a total of $13.2M to 158 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

150 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Edward's University (227845) were Assistant professor with 62 employees, Professor with 46 employees, and Associate professor with 43 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Edward's University (227845) were Management with 150 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Edward's University (227845) was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Male Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Female Associate professor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Edward's University (227845).

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