St. Edward's University
Austin, TX · Private
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St. Edward's University admitted 81.4% of applicants university-wide (4,747 of 5,830).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.4% | 4,747 | 5,830 |
| In-state | 57.1% | 2,000 | 3,500 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 600 | 1,000 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 400 | 500 |
| Men | 78.5% | 1,695 | 2,160 |
| Women | 83.2% | 3,048 | 3,664 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 4,747 admitted students, 453 enrolled (9.5% yield).
St. Edward's University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 970–1240
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
St. Edward's University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $66,719/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,384 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,474 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $66,719/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $20,799 |
| $30k–48k | $20,136 |
| $48k–75k | $22,944 |
| $75k–110k | $26,687 |
| Over $110k | $38,389 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Hilltop Scholarship — $15,000 - $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $10,000 - $12,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $8,000 - $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Access Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- St. Edward's Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (International Aid)
- Hilltop Scholarship — $15,000 - $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $10,000 - $12,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $8,000 - $10,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Grant — Varies (up to $3,000 per year) (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
St. Edward's University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- High School Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Essay
- Academic Recommendation
- Copy of Permanent Resident Card (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- High School Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Essay
- Academic Recommendation
- Copy of Permanent Resident Card (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
St. Edward's University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
St. Edward's University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $58,826
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 62.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,803
- At graduation
St. Edward's University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Forbes: #293
- Niche: #660
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
St. Edward's University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (25%), Psychology (11%), Visual & performing arts (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 36% of class sections have under 20 students.
St. Edward's University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.