PrivateUrbanSaint Edward's University
St. Edward's University
Austin, Texas 78704-6489
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Saint Edward's University is a private institution in Austin with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1135, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,826 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,636.
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Varsity Sports — Hilltoppers
History & Fun Facts
- •Edward's University was founded by Edward Sorin, Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who also founded the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana.
- •Sorin established the institution on farmland south of Austin in 1877 and named it St.
- •Under the presidency of Peter Joseph Hurth (1886-1894), enrollment increased.
- •The first school newspaper (1888), the organization of baseball and football teams, and approval to start building an administration building (1889) all followed.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1135
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
52.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,000
Programs (74)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium