Facts and Figures

St. Edward’s University welcomes qualified students of all ages, backgrounds and
beliefs and serves a culturally diverse student body.


Source: Fall 2008 St. Edward’s University Fact Book.
The Undergraduate College 3,431
New College 909
Graduate 977
total headcount 5,317

classification

Classification Quantity Percentage
Freshman 1,170  22.0 %
Sophomore 704 13.20 %
Junior 715 13.40 %
Senior 808 15.20 %
New College 909 17.10 %
Post-Graduate 34   0.60 %
Graduate 977 18.40 %

Ethnicity of students

Ethnicity Quantity Percentage
American Indian / Alaska Nat. 40  0.80 %
Asian / Pacific Islander 149  2.80 %
African American 280  5.30 %
Hispanic 1,528 28.70 %
White 2,918 54.90 %
Other 402   7.60 %

residency of students

Location Quantity Percentage
Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) 2,800 52.40 %
Texas 4970 92.90 %
Other States 247   4.6  %
International 131   2.4  %

gender

Status Male Female
Traditional Undergraduate 40.30 % 59.70 %
New College (Adults) 40.80 % 52.20 %
Graduate 39.60 % 60.40 %
All Students 40.30 % 59.70 %

average age

Traditional Undergraduate   20.5 years
New College (Adults)   35.4 years
All Undergraduate   23.6 years
Graduate   33.8 years
All Students   25.8 years

Residency by Program

Location Undergraduate New College Graduate
Austin MSA 32.2 % 92.8 % 88.8 %
Texas 90.6 % 98.7 % 96.0 %
Other States   6.2 % 0.60 %   2.5 %
International   3.1 % 0.70 %   1.6 %