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St. Edward's University
  • 4 Year
  • AUSTIN, TX
CollegeGrad School
St. Edward's University
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • AUSTIN, TX
  • 1,255 reviews
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    St. Edward's University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    85%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $8,322 / year
    Poll
    80%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 69 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 108 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,590 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 152 responses
    • Ragsdale
      24%
    • Hunt
      22%
    • Quesadillas
      9%
    • Cooking at my apartment
      7%
    • Everything is great
      7%
    • Grilled Chicken
      7%
    • Sandwich station
      5%
    67%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 82 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 75 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      41%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      51%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      7%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    95%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 81 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 50 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      66%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      28%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 63 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      38%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      51%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      8%
    • Not very visible.
      2%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 122 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      25%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      66%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      9%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 82 responses
    • HillFest
      38%
    • Festival of Lights
      28%
    • The Seal
      17%
    • Hall Olympics
      5%
    • Homecoming Dance
      4%
    • Topper Tales
      4%
    • Medallion Ceremony
      2%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 77 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      9%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      17%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      29%
    • Parties? What parties?
      45%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Hillfest
      32%
    • Casino Night
      26%
    • Nothing on campus.... 6th street is fun
      16%
    • Homecomming
      13%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • no party
      5%
    • Homecoming
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    80%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 89 responses
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