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Saint Edward's University

3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00362100
  • President: George E Martin
  • Fax: (512) 448-8492
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,454

Saint Edward's University

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

    - Air Force

Religious Affiliation

  • Roman Catholic

Website:

www.stedwards.edu

Mission Statement

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Campus Map

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Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biochemistry Degree-8-
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Bioinformatics Degree-4-
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Biology Degree-39-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting Degree-27-
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Bookkeeping Degree-1-
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Business Administration Degree3114163
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Business Administration, Other Degree--20
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Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree---
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Finance Degree-31-
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Human Resources Management, Other Degree-1-
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Information Resources Management, Cio Training Degree--16
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International Business Degree-36-
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Management Information Systems Degree-15-
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Marketing Degree-28-
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Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management Degree---
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Project Management Degree--14
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Entrepreneurial Studies Degree-15-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communication and Media Studies, Other Degree-82-
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Digital Communication and Media Degree-20-
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Organizational Communication Degree-31-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Degree-3-
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Computer Science Degree-12-
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Education

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Art Teacher Education Degree-2-
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education Degree---
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Biology Teacher Education Degree---
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree-2-
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Education Degree--14
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English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree---
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History Teacher Education Degree-5-
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Mathematics Teacher Education Degree---
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Physical Education Degree-1-
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Social Studies Teacher Education Degree-2-
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Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree---
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other Degree--11
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Teacher and Professional Development, Other Degree-15-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree-8-
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English Language and Literature, Letters, Other Degree-3-
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Writing, General Degree-31-
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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Latin American Studies Degree-1-
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Spanish Language and Literature Degree-6-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Mental Health Counseling Degree--69
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History

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History Degree-21-
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Global Studies Degree-23-
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-12-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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General Studies Degree-928
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Liberal Arts Degree-6-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree-3-
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Studies Degree-5-
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy Degree-9-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree-5-
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Forensic Chemistry Degree-1-
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree-84-
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Psychology, Other Degree-2-
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Human Services Degree-4-
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Public Administration Degree-2-
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Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree39-19
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Social Work Degree-16-
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-21-
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other Degree-11-
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Security and Protective Services

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Criminal Justice Degree-12-
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Forensic Science Degree-7-
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Law Enforcement Administration Degree---
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Security and Protective Services, Other Degree-4-
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology Degree---
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Criminology Degree-22-
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Economics Degree-11-
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International Relations and Affairs Degree-3-
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Political Science Degree-26-
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Sociology Degree-10-
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Theology and Religious Vocations

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Religious Education Degree---
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Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Degree-8-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Drama Degree-30-
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Graphic Design Degree-17-
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Photography Degree-17-
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Art Studies Degree-15-
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Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Reviewed on: June 03, 2010 Flag Review
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  • way overpriced for a school no one even knows about outside of texas...you will just be drowning yourself in debt for an alright super overpriced ugly and old school that is falling apart and they barely help you financially...I mean they do but with like 41,000 dollars in loans every year....dont do it take it from someone who went there and decided to come to their senses and go to a public school that more recognized that is about 25,000 dollars cheaper!

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Saint Edward's University accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Saint Edward's University.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.stedwards.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Saint Edward's University admissions office phone number is (512) 448-8500. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.stedwards.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,3422,5443,886
Number Granted Admission (%)803 (60%)1,672 (66%)2,475 (64%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)259 (32%)522 (31%)781 (32%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam53268%
ACT ® Exam23230%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading510620
SAT ® Math510600
SAT ® Writing490600

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2227
ACT ® English2228
ACT ® Math2226

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,454

    • - Undergraduate: 4,476

    - Graduate: 978

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 2,125

    - Female: 3,168

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,781

    - Female: 2,587

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 344

    - Female: 581

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,612

    - Part-Time: 1,681

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,463

    - Part-Time: 905

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 149

    - Part-Time: 776

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1693%
American Indian380.7%
Black2585%
Asian1252%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander60.1%
Hispanic1,61230%
White2,93754%
Unknown1944%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18400.8%
Ages 18-191,35626%
Ages 20-211,43127%
Ages 22-2468413%
Ages 25-2962612%
Ages 30-344278%
Ages 35-392595%
Ages 40-493356%
Ages 50-651302%
Age Over 6550.09%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 81%
  • Part-Time Students: 44%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students68%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male65%
Female70%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien89%
American Indian67%
Black68%
Asian77%
Hispanic72%
White65%
Unknown65%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less52%
5 Years66%
6 Years68%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

  • Other Tuition Plans

    - Contact the financial aid department for more information.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Saint Edward's University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.stedwards.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$20,309$18,847$19,804
$0 - $30,000$13,231$12,372$11,277
$30,000 - $48,000$15,111$14,267$14,545
$48,001 - $75,000$17,837$16,282$16,204
$75,001 - $110,000$22,920$20,385$20,956
More Than $110,000$27,083$26,011$24,970

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$28,700$26,484$24,440
In-State Tuition and Fees$28,700$26,484$24,440
Out of State Tuition and Fees$28,700$26,484$24,440
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,100$1,100

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$8,984$8,236$8,196
Other Expenses$2,616$3,180$3,264
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,984$8,236$8,196
Other Expenses$2,616$3,180$3,264
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,616$3,180$3,264

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$41,400$39,000$37,000
In-State$41,400$39,000$37,000
Out of State$41,400$39,000$37,000
Off Campus
In-District$41,400$39,000$37,000
In-State$41,400$39,000$37,000
Out of State$41,400$39,000$37,000
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,416$30,764$28,804
In-State$32,416$30,764$28,804
Out of State$32,416$30,764$28,804

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Saint Edward's University financial aid office phone number is (512) 448-8520. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid69490%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid67788%$17,900
All Federal Grants27636%$5,612
Pell Grants27235%$4,280
Other Federal Grants26034%$1,480
State/Local Grants & Scholarships33944%$4,464
Institutional Grants & Scholarships67487%$13,436
All Student Loans49865%$8,978
Federal Student Loans48062%$5,462
Other Student Loans19525%$9,485

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)5.1%3.3%4.1%
Number in Default583743
Number in Repayment1,1281,1191,041

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 1,379
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $5,784

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Drug Related--1
Liquor Related--3
On Campus
Drug Related113
Liquor Related9525
Nearby Public Area
Weapons Related-11
Drug Related82633
Liquor Related141821
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1-
Liquor Related323

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Robbery--1
Burglary6113
Vehicle Theft32-
Nearby Public Area
Forcible Rape235
Robbery334
Aggravated Assault217
Vehicle Theft197
Arson1--
Residence Hall
Burglary4102

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Heartland Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Heartland Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$2,294,703$1,068,941$1,225,762
Ratio (%)100%47%53%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes1939895
Unduplicated Athletes1939895
Baseball3535-
Basketball311615
Golf1798
Soccer582830
Softball19-19
Tennis18108
Volleyball15-15

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$57,662$56,216
Assistant Coaches-$38,017$38,797

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches18810
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,011671340
Faculty Status514220294
Tenured Faculty72657
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service497203294
Primarily Instruction497203294
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6969-
Other Professionals16013921
Technical and/or Paraprofessional28526025
Clerical And Secretarial11910019
Skilled Crafts1111-
Service and/or Maintenance7474-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,589 (166)$74,499 (91)$68,059 (75)
Professor$98,440 (37)$99,340 (25)$96,565 (12)
Associate Professor$73,714 (45)$74,321 (23)$73,079 (22)
Assistant Professor$59,768 (75)$61,722 (38)$57,761 (37)
Instructor$51,463 (7)$50,273 (4)$53,049 (3)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$99,080 (37)$99,201 (22)$98,902 (15)
Professor$113,500 (5)$110,543 (3)$117,937 (2)
Associate Professor$105,202 (20)$106,748 (12)$102,883 (8)
Assistant Professor$85,958 (11)$86,825 (6)$84,918 (5)
Instructor$48,880 (1)$48,880 (1)- (-)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,317 (203)$75,797 (113)$70,203 (90)
Professor$97,776 (42)$98,387 (28)$96,555 (14)
Associate Professor$77,518 (65)$78,785 (35)$76,039 (30)
Assistant Professor$61,119 (86)$62,992 (44)$59,156 (42)
Instructor$50,029 (8)$48,217 (5)$53,049 (3)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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