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#22 Best colleges in TexasSaint Edward's University
Austin, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $25,578 a year
Median debt at graduation: $24,803 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- Transfer TuesdayOctober 20, 2026More about Transfer TuesdayAdd to calendar
- Virtual Financial Aid Information SessionOctober 21, 2026 · 5:30 pmMore about Virtual Financial Aid Information SessionAdd to calendar
- Explore SEUNovember 2, 2026 · 10:30 amMore about Explore SEUAdd to calendar
- Virtual Financial Aid Information SessionNovember 4, 2026 · 5:30 pmHeld in Spanish.More about Virtual Financial Aid Information SessionAdd to calendar
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Campus tour
The College Tour: St. Edward's University — Full Episode · From the college’s official YouTube channel. Plays from YouTube when you tap it.
Rankings
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In America
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#157 of 690
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#68 of 292
In Texas
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Texas#1 of 12
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Texas#7 of 60
- Best colleges for social work in Texas#6 of 34
- Best colleges for education in Texas#14 of 65
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Texas#14 of 63
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Texas#19 of 85
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Texas#15 of 64
- Best colleges for English in Texas#16 of 67
- Best colleges for marketing in Texas#13 of 54
- Best colleges for finance in Texas#14 of 57
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Texas#5 of 20
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Texas#17 of 68
- Best colleges for psychology in Texas#18 of 71
- Best colleges for history in Texas#17 of 67
- Best colleges for mathematics in Texas#17 of 67
- Best colleges in Texas#22 of 85
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.63%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,138 · ACT 25
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,064
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $66,719 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,731 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 41% · Women 59% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 33% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 9% |
| Total students | 3,309 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $25,578 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $66,719 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $24,803 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 63% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 62% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 59% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 63% |
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $58,826 |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $50 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 42% |
| Average SAT | 1138 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500–630 |
| SAT math | 470–610 |
| ACT composite | 22–28 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Finance | |
| Computer science | |
| Accounting | |
| Marketing | |
| International business | |
| Business administration | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Political science | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Biology | |
| Secondary education | |
| Social work | |
| Criminology | |
| Communication studies | |
| Design | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Psychology | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Security science | |
| Neuroscience | |
| Global studies | |
| Theatre | |
| Natural resources and conservation |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Arts management, Biochemistry, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Computing and information science, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Experimental psychology, Film and video, Fine arts, Graphic communications, History, Human resources, Human services, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Management information systems, Mathematics, Nursing, Other english language and literature/letters, Other homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services, Other psychology, Other social sciences, Philosophy, Public administration, Public relations, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Special education, Theology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Biology | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Communication |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 5% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 7% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,248 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Lone Star Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 56%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $45,008Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 56% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)About 6 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 979,5392020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | AustinAbout 5 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 48°F1991–2020 normal, from AUSTIN 6S, TX US, about 1 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 84°F1991–2020 normal, from AUSTIN 6S, TX US, about 1 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.33 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Saint Edward's University’s Compass Score?
- Good (grade B). It ranks in the top 41% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Saint Edward's University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $25,578 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Saint Edward's University?
- Saint Edward's University admitted 81% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Saint Edward's University’s graduates do?
- 63% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $58,826; the median federal debt at graduation is $24,803.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 227845
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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