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St. Edward's University
St. Edward's University
AUSTIN, TX . 4 Year 3.9
#855 in Best Colleges in America
3001 S CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TX 78704

Overview

St. Edward's University is a private Catholic liberal arts university located in Austin, Texas, USA. Founded in 1877 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, the university is situated on a picturesque hilltop campus. The university offers over 50 undergraduate programs and multiple graduate programs across fields such as business, science, humanities, and education. It adheres to the principles of “small class sizes” and “whole-person development,” emphasizing critical thinking, practical experience, and social justice. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 13:1, with students hailing from various states across the U.S. and over 50 countries worldwide. The campus atmosphere is diverse, inclusive, and vibrant. The university consistently ranks among the top ten in the U.S. News “Western Regional Universities” category and has received numerous awards for its support of veterans and low-income students.

Rankings

  • 47

    #47 in Best College Campuses in America

  • 6

    #6 6 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • 66

    #66 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • Best College Campuses in America 47 of 1,387
  • Best Catholic Colleges in America 66 of 160
  • Best College Locations in America 68 of 1,527

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • ACampus
  • BAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • A+Location
  • BDorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • AStudent Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Psychology
    89 Graduates
  • Business
    78 Graduates
  • Communications
    55 Graduates
  • Marketing
    47 Graduates
  • Biology
    43 Graduates
  • Finance
    41 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    39 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    31 Graduates
  • International Business
    30 Graduates
  • International Studies
    27 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 92%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $35,689
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    66%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,670 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    200
  • Undergrads Over 25
    8%
  • Pell Grant
    42%
  • Varsity Athletes
    6%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Lone Star Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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