Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,867
Graduate Enrollment: 707
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 92.17%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 77.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 65.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 53.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 41.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 33.2%
Black: 3.4%
Hispanic: 51.1%
Asian: 3.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 5.2%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Black: 3.4%
Hispanic: 51.1%
Asian: 3.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 5.2%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $59,776
In-State tuition: $49,996Out-of-State tuition: $49,996
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,408 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,940 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,408 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,940 (2022)
Average Family Income: $78,542 (2017)
Median Family Income: $48,851 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 52.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,803 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $263 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,364 |
| $30k-48k | $18,935 |
| $48k-75k | $19,839 |
| $75k-110k | $24,912 |
| $110k+ | $30,771 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 55%6-year graduation rate: 66%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,803 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,114 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,648 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 66.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 72.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 47.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,148 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,672 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 21 | $26,000 | $276 | $28,197 ($2,350) | |
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 81 | $25,000 | $245 | $31,581 ($2,632) | $46,185 ($3,849) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 19 | $24,000 | $254 | $34,621 ($2,885) | $54,624 ($4,552) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 24 | $28,000 | $276 | $69,454 ($5,788) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 28 | $26,000 | $276 | $45,903 ($3,825) | $51,133 ($4,261) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | $35,170 ($2,931) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 32 | $26,000 | $276 | $27,344 ($2,279) | $38,176 ($3,181) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 49 | $26,000 | $264 | $28,454 ($2,371) | $49,126 ($4,094) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 35 | $24,250 | $257 | $36,183 ($3,015) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 34 | $23,625 | $246 | $30,677 ($2,556) | $48,495 ($4,041) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 46 | $22,222 | $224 | $36,482 ($3,040) | $51,999 ($4,333) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 88 | $23,975 | $241 | $27,036 ($2,253) | $44,181 ($3,682) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 27 | $24,949 | $254 | $39,494 ($3,291) | $48,020 ($4,002) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 16 | $27,000 | $260 | $38,718 ($3,227) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 17 | $25,500 | $270 | $29,189 ($2,432) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 33 | $23,250 | $241 | $31,709 ($2,642) | $51,921 ($4,327) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 38 | $26,000 | $276 | $31,648 ($2,637) | $38,625 ($3,219) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 24 | $26,000 | $276 | $15,023 ($1,252) | $38,383 ($3,199) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 51 | $920 | $37,878 ($3,157) | $52,025 ($4,335) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 77 | $26,000 | $276 | $45,621 ($3,802) | $58,332 ($4,861) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 95 | $567 | $74,895 ($6,241) | $88,304 ($7,359) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 35 | $25,000 | $265 | $51,180 ($4,265) | $73,274 ($6,106) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $63,236 ($5,270) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 42 | $22,062 | $232 | $48,484 ($4,040) | $71,193 ($5,933) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 31 | $24,218 | $250 | $45,199 ($3,767) | $62,711 ($5,226) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 41 | $26,250 | $278 | $48,154 ($4,013) | $60,084 ($5,007) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $83,385Full time faculty: 46%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $110,657,639 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $140,346,078 (2022)