Saint Edward's University
School Overview
Saint Edward's University is a private institution that was founded in 1885. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Saint Edward's University is ranked No. #5 in Regional Universities West. It's also ranked No. #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,499 (fall 2024), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 160 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Saint Edward's University is 12:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Saint Edward's University accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's tuition and fees are $51,890. Seventy percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $23,078. The four-year graduation rate is 52%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $47,743.Saint Edward's University is a private institution that was founded in 1885. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Saint Edward's University is ranked No. #5 in Regional Universities West. It's also ranked No. #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,499 (fall 2024), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 160 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Saint Edward's University is 12:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Saint Edward's University accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's tuition and fees are $51,890. Seventy percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $23,078. The four-year graduation rate is 52%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $47,743.+ Show More At-a-GlanceSettingUrbanTuition & Fees$51,890Undergraduate Enrollment2,499Acceptance Rate81%Degrees offered:Bachelor’s DegreeVisit School Website3001 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
Academics & Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- SAT Range: 970-1240
- ACT Range: 22-28
- Graduation Rate (4yr): 52%
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:01
- Classes Under 20: 62%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,499
- Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s Degree
Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees: $51,890
- Food & Housing: $14,978
- Annual Cost: $23,078
- Avg Need-Based Aid: $47,313