Can you get into Saint Edward's University?

Austin, TX · Private · 2,493 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.

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The admitted class · 2024

What it took to get in

Acceptance rate

81.4%

SAT middle 50%

970–1240

ACT middle 50%

22–28

Graduation rate

63%

within six years

Reported by the college

What Saint Edward's University actually reads

Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.

  • Very important

    The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations
  • Considered

    Looked at, but not decisive on its own.

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Saint Edward's University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.

Deadlines · 2026 cycle

When to apply

  • Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
  • Regular DecisionFebruary 1, 2027

Saint Edward's University fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.

Real cost · 2024 data

What families actually pay

The sticker price is $66,719, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Saint Edward's University by family income, after grants and scholarships:

  • Under $30k$20,799
  • $30k–$48k$20,136
  • $48k–$75k$22,944
  • $75k–$110k$26,687
  • Over $110k$38,389

U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.

Common questions

Saint Edward's University admissions, answered

What is Saint Edward's University's acceptance rate?

Saint Edward's University admits 81.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).

What SAT score do you need for Saint Edward's University?

The middle 50% of admitted students score between 970 and 1240. A score above 1240 clears the 75th percentile; below 970, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.

What does Saint Edward's University look for in an application?

Saint Edward's University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.

How much does Saint Edward's University actually cost?

Sticker price is $66,719, but the average family pays $25,578 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $20,799 per year on average.

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