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How strong are the academics at Saint Edward's University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
54%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

St. Edward's has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
67
10-19
301
20-29
280
30-39
38
40-49
15
50-99
1

Honors Programs

Saint Edward's University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on St. Edward's' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Saint Edward's University:

78%
First-year retention rate
54%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Saint Edward's University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Communication, General
Communication and Media Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
27.4
38.92
50.44
61.96
73.48
85

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
  • Neurobiology and Behavior 17
  • Biochemistry 7
  • Environmental Biology 2
  • Bioinformatics 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 42
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 32
  • Accounting 20
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 16
  • Finance, General 14
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 8
  • Organizational Leadership 3
  • Finance, General 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
Communication
  • Communication, General 42
  • Communication and Media Studies 42
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 10
  • Communication, General 1
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 23
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 11
  • Writing, General 9
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
History
  • History, General 12
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
  • Forensic Science and Technology 7
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 10
  • International/Globalization Studies 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 13
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 27
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Christian Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Forensic Chemistry 1
  • Environmental Chemistry 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 85
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 21
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 28
  • Economics, General 7
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 15
  • Acting 12
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 10
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
  • Photography 6
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 3
  • Graphic Design 1
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