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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
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$58,826
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
81%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Perched on a scenic hilltop overlooking downtown Austin, Saint Edward’s University is a private Catholic liberal arts institution grounded in the Holy Cross tradition of social justice and ethical leadership. The university offers small, discussion-based classes and is best known for strong programs across the Bill Munday School of Business, psychology, digital media, and environmental science and policy. Campus culture is tight-knit, inclusive, and deeply service-oriented, offering students a vibrant community alongside unmatched access to Austin’s thriving tech and creative industries for internships and career placement.

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
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Nearest airport from college
AUS · Austin
6 mi away
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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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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
$0–30k
$20,799
$30–48k
$20,136
$48–75k
$22,944
$75–110k
$26,687
$110k+
$38,389
Grants from the school
97% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $32,790
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Within 4 yrs
52%
Back for yr 2
80%
Transferred
22%
Pell students: 60.5% · others: 64.1% 
8 yrs after starting
65% graduated · 23% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
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
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1138
R 500–630 · M 470–610
SAT middle 50%: 970–1240
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 78.5% · women 83.2% 
Yield: 9.5% of admitted students enroll 

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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%
Where first-years come from
In state (TX)
82.8%
Out of state
9.5%
International
5.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NM 10 · CA 8 · LA 4 · MD 4 · NY 2

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
  • 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
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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