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Saint Edward's University

#47 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Austin, TX
  • 1,156 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
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    Saint Edward's University is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Austin, Texas. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,528 undergraduate students. The Saint Edward's University acceptance rate is 84%. Popular majors include Psychology, Communications, and Business. Graduating 64% of students, Saint Edward's University alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,300.
    About Saint Edward's University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Heartland Conference
    Address
    3001 South Congress Avenue
    Austin, TX 78704
    Website
    stedwards.edu

    Saint Edward's University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    84%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1080-1250
    ACT Range
    22-28
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,669/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $28,957/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    90%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.84 responses
    66%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.90 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.90 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      74 Graduates
    • Communications
      69 Graduates
    • Business
      64 Graduates
    • International Studies
      47 Graduates
    • Biology
      46 Graduates
    • Accounting
      39 Graduates
    • Marketing
      36 Graduates
    • Finance
      33 Graduates
    • International Business
      33 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      30 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,528Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    413
    Undergrads Over 25
    7%
    Pell Grant
    39%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 58 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      41%
    • All of the above! :)
      34%
    • We will always hold the door for one another :)
      12%
    • Different
      9%
    • LGBT
      2%
    • Self Interested/Driven
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    89%
    Poll
    78%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.82 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.115 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 56 responses
    Report
    • Global
      34%
    • Opportunity
      20%
    • Inspirational
      18%
    • Diverse
      14%
    • Inviting
      11%
    • Home away from home
      2%
    • Underrated
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    64%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    81%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.52 responses
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    One thing I would have loved to know prior to going to this school... There is usually only one professor per subject. For example there is only one art history professor and one sculpture/art inquiry professor. This can be a problem. If you are required to take two semesters of a particular subject, you are required to stay with that same professor. If you do not get along with them you will have to take them again or change your major! Complaining about a professor is very awkward and not worth it. You have to sit in front of the professor and the dean of your subject and talk through it. It will almost always not go in your favor as the deans are buddy buddy with the professors. Most of the professors are tenured too. ON a side note, The food is not very good and it is over priced. For example a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is 6$. A turkey sandwich is 8$.
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    I'm just starting out here, but honestly, I would like for the bathrooms to be better. It's really awkward to hear everything, the shower is small and there's this rusty knob above the middle of the shower, and the toilets are super majorly loud.
    The dorms are honestly alright I guess, but when comparing them to other colleges they seem lackluster.
    The food, campus, and professors are good though!
    My overall experience at St Edwards University has been great! Everyone is very welcoming and makes the campus feel like home. The dorms are nice and there are various ways to get involved with the student life on campus. As for the local area, there are many stores, restaurants, and things to do during your free time.