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Saint Edward's University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Austin, Texas · 2,493 undergradsRoman CatholicTest-optional

Campus of Saint Edward's University
Photo: Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission8 in 10 get in81% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$26,034a year · sticker $67,783
Graduation rate
57%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$64,695median per year · debt $21,500
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Saint Edward's University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Austin, Texas with 2,493 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, costs an average of $26,034 a year after grants and graduates 57% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Saint Edward's University acceptance rate and admissions

Saint Edward's University admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
970 to 1240
4001600
ACT composite
22 to 28
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 630, math 470 to 610). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Saint Edward's University application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Saint Edward's University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Saint Edward's University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$51,890
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$14,358
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$67,783
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$26,034

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,034 a year after grants and scholarships, $41,749 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$22,642
$30,001 to $48,000$21,648
$48,001 to $75,000$24,335
$75,001 to $110,000$26,758
Over $110,000$34,488

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Saint Edward's University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Saint Edward's University graduation rate, earnings and debt

57%
finished within 6 years
80%
came back for year two
49%
get a Pell Grant
  • 57% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $64,695 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $21,500 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Saint Edward's University$64,695
Texas median, private nonprofit 4-year$56,676
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Saint Edward's University$21,500
Texas median$22,000
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Saint Edward's University majors and what graduates earn

Saint Edward's University awarded bachelor's degrees in 47 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from finance ($90,286).

Finance$90,286
Computer science$87,890
Accounting$83,957
Marketing$80,562
International business$74,059
Business administration$70,706
Criminal justice$66,986
Political science$63,504
All 47 majors at Saint Edward's University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Finance16$60,963$90,286n/a
Computer science23$75,755$87,890$23,500
Accounting21$57,764$83,957$25,000
Marketing33$51,086$80,562$22,728
International business18n/a$74,059$20,250
Business administration45$49,677$70,706$18,875
Criminal justice24$41,754$66,986$21,868
Political science30$52,357$63,504$25,000
Kinesiology and exercise science27$38,748$61,741$24,500
Biology37$43,291$60,546$23,250
Teacher education by subject1$52,212$57,818n/a
Social work21n/a$56,637$22,000
Criminology1n/a$56,224n/a
Communication43$40,091$54,558$19,250
Graphic and industrial design37$39,898$54,297$25,000
Radio, TV and digital media11$48,300$53,473n/a
Psychology85$37,403$53,373$21,250
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies9$31,227$53,151n/a
Security Science and Technology7n/a$51,977n/a
Neuroscience17$38,216$50,936$22,250
International/Globalization Studies12$42,275$48,050n/a
Theater20$33,378$47,974$25,000
Environmental science13n/a$44,134n/a
English12n/an/an/a
History12n/an/an/a
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations8n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology7n/an/an/a
Economics7n/an/an/a
Mathematics6n/an/an/a
Film and photography6n/an/an/a
Sociology5n/an/an/a
Romance languages4n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts4n/an/an/a
Graphic Communications3n/an/an/a
Ecology and evolutionary biology2n/an/an/a
Chemistry2n/an/an/a
Public relations and advertising1n/an/an/a
Liberal arts and general studies1n/an/an/a
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology1n/an/an/a
Philosophy1n/an/an/a
Religious studies1n/an/an/a
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other1n/an/an/a
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other1n/an/an/a
Management information systems1n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences0n/an/an/a
Interdisciplinary studies, other0n/an/an/a
Divinity and ministry0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Saint Edward's University

7 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 7 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Mental health counselingMaster's104$45,096$99,268
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's40n/a$48,000
Business administrationMaster's39$77,018$41,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherMaster's28$73,965$41,000
Education leadershipDoctoral27n/an/a
School counseling and student servicesMaster's17n/an/a
AccountingMaster's8$69,797n/a

Students and location

  • 2,493 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 59% women, 41% men
  • 12 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large city
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Edward's University?

Saint Edward's University admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Saint Edward's University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $51,890. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,034 a year in 2024-25.

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

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 630 in reading and writing and 470 to 610 in math, and 22 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Saint Edward's University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Saint Edward's University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Edward's University?

57% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Saint Edward's University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $64,695 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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