Austin, TX · Private · 2,493 undergraduates · urban
Saint Edward's University
Less selective
The Austin location gives a small Catholic university direct access to one of the country’s major technology, creative and entrepreneurial economies.
Institutional profile
Established Solid in mobility, and solid in career outcomes.- Admission
- 83.7% admitted
- Price by income
- Varies across five income ranges
- Completion
- 62.8%
5,611 applicants in the reported year
Compare recent average annual costs by household income
$58,826 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets St. Edward's University apart
Academic design
Programs span arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, business, natural sciences and professional fields, with undergraduate research and internships available across disciplines. Holy Cross values shape the broader curriculum.
Campus pattern
The Hilltop campus overlooks Austin and offers a defined residential setting only minutes from the city’s employers, music venues and civic institutions. Students can move easily between campus life and Austin opportunities.
Defining feature
The Austin location gives a small Catholic university direct access to one of the country’s major technology, creative and entrepreneurial economies.
Can I get in?
83.7% admitted
Start with academic preparation, then show why this particular academic and campus environment fits you.
Recent applicant pool
5,611About 84 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Academic range
Of admitted students, 20% submitted an SAT, and 7% submitted an ACT. The ACT range comes from a small share of admitted students and does not describe the full class.
In the season card
Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for St. Edward's University, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
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What St. Edward's University weighs when it reads a file
See how this college describes the role of grades, testing, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest.
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
Programs span arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, business, natural sciences and professional fields, with undergraduate research and internships available across disciplines. Holy Cross values shape the broader curriculum.
Make the fit specific
The Austin location gives a small Catholic university direct access to one of the country’s major technology, creative and entrepreneurial economies.
Account for the tradeoff
Keep academic direction and school-specific choices coherent across the application.
How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
Build the calendar around the earliest realistic application round and make the school-specific case concrete.
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Can I afford it?
Compare annual cost by household income.
Start with the average net price for your income range, then set that estimate beside your other realistic options.
In the season card
Average annual cost by household income at St. Edward's University
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
The Austin location gives a small Catholic university direct access to one of the country’s major technology, creative and entrepreneurial economies.
Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication and Media Studies
Design and Applied Arts
Marketing
What is campus life like?
St. Edward's University beyond the classroom
The Hilltop campus overlooks Austin and offers a defined residential setting only minutes from the city’s employers, music venues and civic institutions. Students can move easily between campus life and Austin opportunities.
A defining academic feature
Programs span arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, business, natural sciences and professional fields, with undergraduate research and internships available across disciplines. Holy Cross values shape the broader curriculum.
What shapes an ordinary week
The Hilltop campus overlooks Austin and offers a defined residential setting only minutes from the city’s employers, music venues and civic institutions. Students can move easily between campus life and Austin opportunities.
What changes the experience
The Austin location gives a small Catholic university direct access to one of the country’s major technology, creative and entrepreneurial economies.