College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1885 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,964 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$48,163,017 |
Application Deadline: |
May 1 |
Application Fee: |
$45 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$18,800 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,900 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper |
Student Organizations: |
84 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Chi, Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Delta Mu Delta, Psi Chi, St. Edward's Fellows |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes, SEU Religious Studies Club, Muslim Student Organization. |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Academic Society for the Advancement of Minorities in Medicine, Ballet Folklorico, Hispanic Student Association, Asian Culture Club, International Connections, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Atlan (MEXA), Students of African Heritage Association, El Circulo Espanol, Mariachi Alas de Oro. |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Academy of Science, Accounting Club, American Marketing Association, American Medical Student Association, Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO), Criminal Justice Community, Delta Sigma Pi, Hispanic Business Student Association, Literature & Writing Society, Masters of Art in Human Services (MAHS) Student Organization, Mathematical Association of America, Phi Alpha Delta, Psychological Society, Social Work Association, St. Edward's Communication Society, St. Edward's Educators, Student Society for the Masters of Arts in Counseling (SSMAC), Women in Science, Masters of Business Association (MBA) Student Association, New College Business Student Organization, Students of Human Resources Managment (SHRM) Student Organization, Human Services Organization, Alpha Phi Omega, Best Buddies, Rotaract Club, Community Mentor Program Leadership Team, Designers of Tomorrow, Environmental Club, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Student Association; Global Innovators, History Club, New College Activity Association, Photo Society, SEU College Democrats, SEU College Republicans, SEU Forensic Club, SEU Tour Guides, Social Justice Coalition, Student Global AIDS Campaign, The Great Society, Visual Arts Society, MadToppers, Student Progressive Front, University Programming Board, Student Government Association, Student Leadership Team, Residence Hall Association, Outdoor Pursuits, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, The Aqua Goats, The Right Society, Amnesty International, Third Party Organization, United Nations Student Alliance, Cycling Club, Dance Team, Entrepreneurship Club, Euro Club, Generation Democracy for America, Club Lacrosse. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Hilltop Views Student Newspaper (every two weeks), Arete Academic Journal (once a year), Sorin Oak Review Creative Journal (once a year) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Austin I.S.D., St. Edward's University, State of Texas, Wells Fargo, Dell Computer Corp. |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
186,226 |
Library Facilities: |
Archives & Special Collections - University and Holy Cross Archives, signed editions, D.H. Lawrence items.
Question 489--we also have access to over 30,000 titles. |
Museums |
St. Edwards Universitys historic Main Building is a registered Texas Historic Landmark, and it, along with Holy Cross Hall, earned St. Edwards the distinction of National Historic Site on March 16, 1973; The 20-million, state-of-the-art John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center will open for classes Fall 2006. |
Computers Available: |
428 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
217 |
Wired Labs: |
163 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
1,500 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (58%), women's dorms (12%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
23% |
Fire Alarms: |
50% |
Campus Size: |
160 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Austin (8), San Antonio (71) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Austin (3) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Austin (8) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Texas--Austin) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Texas--Austin) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Hillfest, Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Festival of Lights, Spring and Fall Student Organizations Involvement Fairs, Homecoming, University Programming Board's Film Series, Fall and Spring Welcome Weeks, Cesar Chavez Birthday Celebration. |
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