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Schreiner University

#1133 in US ranking Kerrville, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,589
Tuition & fees
$40,850
Avg. aid
$23,220
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88%
Avg. SAT
1065
Avg. ACT
21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$43,032
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Schreiner University?

Schreiner University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole and is an important condition for participation in federal student-aid programs.

Institutional accreditation does not automatically establish that every professional program has separate approval from a specialized accreditor or licensing board. Applicants to fields such as nursing, teaching, or engineering should check the current status of the specific program against the requirements of the state or profession in which they intend to work. Likewise, an accredited university may consider transfer credits, but the receiving institution still decides which credits apply to a particular degree.

What are the admission requirements at Schreiner University?

Schreiner University does not have an open-admission policy. First-year degree applicants should expect to submit an application and evidence of high school completion or an accepted equivalent, along with the academic information needed for an admission decision.

Reported admissions criteria identify secondary-school GPA as required. School rank, completion of a college-preparatory program, and SAT or ACT scores are neither required nor recommended in that reporting. A school record and recommendations may be considered without being mandatory. Applicants should not confuse a test-optional policy with an absence of academic review: grades and preparation can still matter, particularly for a program with its own entry requirements.

Only a small share of enrolled first-time students submitted SAT or ACT scores in the reported admissions cycle, so score medians describe a narrow group rather than the typical applicant. In that cycle, 2,183 of 2,475 first-year applicants were admitted - approximately 88%. Admission to the university does not by itself establish eligibility to enter or progress through a selective professional program.

English-language proficiency documentation is required for applicants to whom the university's international-admission policy applies; TOEFL is identified as one accepted measure. Applicants educated outside the United States should confirm the current testing options, score standards, transcript rules, and deadlines for their applicant category before submitting materials.

What are the application fees and waivers at Schreiner University?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $25. Applicants should check the fee displayed in their chosen application route before submitting, because a published fee can change and a waiver or alternate application method may affect the amount due.

An application fee is separate from any enrollment deposit or later tuition charge. Students who cannot afford the fee should ask the admissions office about current waiver eligibility and the request process before paying: a fee waiver generally needs to be applied during submission rather than reimbursed afterward. Transfer, graduate, and program-specific applications may follow different procedures.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Schreiner University?

Air Force ROTC is identified as an option through a cooperating host institution, not as a unit operated by Schreiner University on its own campus. That distinction matters because participation could require travel, coordination between institutions, and room in a student's course schedule.

Students interested in commissioning should confirm the current host arrangement, cross-enrollment eligibility, transportation needs, and whether ROTC courses will count toward their Schreiner degree. ROTC participation, an ROTC scholarship, and an eventual military service commitment are related but separate decisions; scholarship terms and service obligations depend on the applicable military program. Applicants interested in Army or Navy ROTC should seek a current, branch-specific participation arrangement rather than assume that Air Force access extends to those branches.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Schreiner University?

Schreiner University accepts transfer applicants and generally considers credits from other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses toward a Schreiner degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from every college attended and identify their intended major so that an adviser can assess how prior work fits the degree. High school records, GPA standards, and additional materials may depend on the applicant's college-credit history or chosen program. Reported enrollment options include fall, spring, summer, and a winter term; applicants should verify which starts actually admit students to their program and the deadline for that term.

The university also reports accepting AP credit and considering CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and American Council on Education credit recommendations under applicable policies. Those possibilities do not mean every exam or recommendation fulfills every requirement. Before enrolling, a transfer student should request an official, major-specific credit evaluation showing accepted courses, remaining requirements, and any minimum number of credits that must be completed at Schreiner.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Schreiner University?

Students interested in study abroad should establish which international programs Schreiner currently approves for their major before making travel or financial commitments. The academic value of a program depends not just on its destination, but on whether its courses will satisfy the student's degree requirements.

A semester program, short-term experience, or third-party offering may involve different approval, credit, and payment arrangements. Students should obtain written guidance on course equivalencies, eligibility, travel documentation, and the effect on scholarships or federal aid before applying to an outside provider. Clinical placements, sequenced courses, and other program requirements can make the timing especially important for some majors.

Schreiner University Admissions Factors

Avg. SAT
1065
Avg. ACT
21
Acceptance rate
88%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
88%
Texas
84%
US
78%

15% of admitted students enrolled (326 of 2,183)

Schreiner University Admissions

Applicants
Total: 2,475
Admission
Total: 2,183
Enrolled
Total: 326
Women
Men

How to Apply to Schreiner University

Application fee

$25

Early Decision

No

Early Action

Yes, deadline December 15

Schreiner University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 318
Out-of-state: 8

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 326
Transfer: 62

Schreiner University Admission Requirements

Median composite SAT score

1065

Median composite ACT score

21

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

0.5%

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

1%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

Yes

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Considered but not required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations

Considered but not required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

ROTC-Air Force

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

Study abroad

Yes

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Schreiner University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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