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Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Saint Edward's University campus
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Admission rate
81%
Accessible
Average net price
$26,034
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings
$64,695
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Saint Edward's University is a private nonprofit college in Austin, TX with 2,493 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1138 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,034 per year ($22,642 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,695 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
81%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
5,611
Fall 2023
Admitted
4,696
Fall 2023
Yield
14%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing500–630
200800
SAT Math470–610
200800
ACT Composite22–28
136

What Saint Edward's University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$67,783
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$51,890

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$22,642
  • $30–48k$21,648
  • $48–75k$24,335
  • $75–110k$26,758
  • $110k+$34,488

Get a personal estimate with Saint Edward's University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Freshman retention
80%
Median earnings
$64,695
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
2,493
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
49%
  • White26%
  • Hispanic56%
  • Black4%
  • Asian2%

Saint Edward's University FAQ

What is Saint Edward's University's acceptance rate?+

Saint Edward's University admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Saint Edward's University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1138.

What ACT score do you need for Saint Edward's University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.

Is Saint Edward's University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Saint Edward's University?+

In Fall 2023, 5,611 students applied to Saint Edward's University and 4,696 were admitted; 659 enrolled.

Does Saint Edward's University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Saint Edward's University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Saint Edward's University require an essay?+

Saint Edward's University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Saint Edward's University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $67,783 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,034.

What is Saint Edward's University's graduation rate?+

57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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