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How strong are the academics at St. 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

St. 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 St. 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 St. Edward's University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
17.8
30.04
42.28
54.52
66.76
79

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 27
  • Neurobiology and Behavior 24
  • Biochemistry 10
  • Environmental Biology 3
  • Bioinformatics 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 51
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 26
  • Accounting 20
  • Finance, General 18
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 14
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 2
  • Organizational Leadership 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 42
  • Communication, General 42
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 13
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 21
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Education
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 11
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Writing, General 15
  • English Language and Literature, General 14
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
History
  • History, General 10
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
  • Forensic Science and Technology 15
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 16
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 13
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 28
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Christian Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Environmental Chemistry 1
  • Forensic Chemistry 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 79
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 16
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 20
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Economics, General 6
  • Criminology 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 16
  • Graphic Design 15
  • Photography 8
  • Acting 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 4
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0

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