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Saint Edward's University

Austin, Texas · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,743

Acceptance Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

65%

Annual Tuition

$51,384

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Saint Edward's University earn a median of $58,826 ten years after entry — 9% above the national median. Acceptance rate 83.7%, average SAT score 1138, in-state tuition $51,384.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,729

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

48%

Median Debt

$24,803

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,138

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

500–630

SAT Math (middle 50%)

470–610

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

22–28

Institution Overview

Saint Edward's University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,729 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 83.7% and a retention rate of 78%. The graduation rate is 64.7%. The in-state tuition is $51,384.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $37,814, increasing to $47,743 after five years, and $58,826 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $24,803, and 48.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$48k

5 YEARS

$59k

10 YEARS

Top 41% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Saint Edward's University alumni earn a median of $37,814. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,743, and after ten years, median earnings reach $58,826. The median debt for graduates is $24,803. Nearly half of the students, 48.1%, receive financial aid.

Saint Edward's University has an acceptance rate of 83.7% and a graduation rate of 64.7%. The retention rate is 78%. The annual in-state tuition is $51,384. The total student population is 2,729.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 158 / yr
Median Salary $79,297

Psychology, General

Graduates 89 / yr
Median Salary $26,709

Biology, General

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $33,597

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $39,898

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $73,896

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $71,480

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 45 / yr
Median Salary $55,177

International/Global Studies

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $36,305

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $31,117

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $36,001

International Business

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $51,843

Marketing

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $49,632

Political Science and Government

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $34,570

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $29,418

Social Work

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $34,200

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $52,758

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $15,925

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $31,518

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $36,829

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $30,589

Criminology

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $31,839

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $36,708

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Campus Location

Austin, Texas

Austin, TX 78704-6489

Saint Edward's University is located in Austin, Texas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Edward's University has an acceptance rate of 83.7%.