Saint Edward's University
Faith-based college · Austin, TX · 2,493 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
81%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
970–1240
ACT (middle 50%)
22–28
Average net price
$26,034
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$67,783
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
57%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Saint Edward's University?
Saint Edward's University accepts about 81 of every 100 applicants (81%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 970 and 1240 on the SAT. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 970, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–28.
The latest federal data says Saint Edward's University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Edward's University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Saint Edward's University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $67,783 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $26,034 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $51,890 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$51,890
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$51,890
- Room & board$14,358
- Total cost of attendance$67,783
- Average net price after grants$26,034
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Visual & Performing Arts, Biology, Social Sciences.
Saint Edward's University FAQ
- What is Saint Edward's University's acceptance rate?
- 81% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Saint Edward's University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 970–1240. Aim for 1240 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Saint Edward's University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–28.
- Is Saint Edward's University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Saint Edward's University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Edward's University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Saint Edward's University cost?
- About $67,783 a year before aid; $26,034 on average after grants.
- What is Saint Edward's University's FAFSA school code?
- 003621. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Saint Edward's University receives your information.
- What is Saint Edward's University's graduation rate?
- 57% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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