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Saint Edward's University

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · City · 2,493 students
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$25,578
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$58,826
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
81%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Situated on a scenic hilltop overlooking downtown Austin, Saint Edward’s University is a private Catholic liberal arts institution best known for its deeply rooted Holy Cross values of social justice, global perspective, and community service. Academically, the university shines through its highly regarded Bill Munday School of Business, alongside exceptionally strong programs in the natural sciences, psychology, and digital media. The campus culture is collaborative, inclusive, and highly active, offering a tight-knit, supportive community while providing direct, hands-on access to Austin's vibrant music, tech, and creative scenes. What truly sets St. Edward's apart is its "Holy Cross" educational philosophy of educating both the heart and the mind, paired with a commitment to guaranteed undergraduate research and internship opportunities for every student.


Wikipedia:St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic university in Austin, Texas, United States. It was founded and is operated in the Holy Cross tradition.

Location
Austin, TX, 78704-6489 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
AUS · Austin
6 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$51,384
Housing & food (on campus)$14,248
Books & supplies$2,476
Cost of attendance$66,719
Average net price$25,578
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$51,384
Housing & food (on campus)$14,248
Books & supplies$2,476
Cost of attendance$66,719
Average net price$25,578
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,799
$30–48k
$20,136
$48–75k
$22,944
$75–110k
$26,687
$110k+
$38,389
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
52%
Back for yr 2
80%
Transferred
22%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 23% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,743
10 yrs after entry$58,826
Debt
Median at graduation$24,803
Monthly payment$263
Middle 50% owe$9.9k–$27.5k
90th percentile$37,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1138
R 500–630 · M 470–610
SAT middle 50%: 970–1240
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
33%
Family income
$48,851
Independent
16%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
26%
Hispanic
56%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,743
After 10 yrs
$58,826
Psychology, General80
Business Administration, Management and Operations53
Communication and Media Studies42
Design and Applied Arts37
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28
Marketing28
Biology, General27
Criminal Justice and Corrections25
Neurobiology and Neurosciences24
Accounting and Related Services24
Computer Science21
Political Science and Government21
Finance and Financial Management Services18
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication17
International/Globalization Studies17
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies16
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$147M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$9,902/mo
Teaching spend
$11,064
per student
Federal loans
48%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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