Saint Edward's University

https://www.stedwards.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$50,484
2024 Average Net Price
$28,766
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
81.4%
5,830 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
3,033
84% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
62.6%
502 Graduates

About

Saint Edward's University is a higher education institution located in Travis County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Edward's University were Mental Health Counseling (104 degrees awarded), Applied Behavior Analysis (40 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees).

In 2024, 922 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Edward's University. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (440 degrees), 1.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (349 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Edward's University is $50,484, which is $25,196 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Edward's University is $50,484, which is $25,196 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,766.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Saint Edward's University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$50,484
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Edward's University was $50,484. The cost of tuition at Saint Edward's University is $25,196 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$28,766
2024 Value
1.46%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saint Edward's University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,766. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saint Edward's University grew by 1.46%.

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Other Student Expenses

$14,848
Room and Board
$2,308
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Edward's University was of $14,848 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,308. The cost of books and supplies increased by 92.3% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

94%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Saint Edward's University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Saint Edward's University received 5,830 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.9% annual growth. Out of those 5,830 applicants, 4,747 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,033 students enrolled at Saint Edward's University in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Edward's University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.54%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
4,747
Accepted Out of 5,830

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Edward's University was 81.4% (4,747 admissions from 5,830 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.9%, while admissions grew by 1.09%.

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SAT Scores

18%
Submission Percentage (2024)
81
Scores Submitted (2024)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Edward's University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Saint Edward's University had a total enrollment of 3,033 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Edward's University is 2,548 students and the part-time enrollment is 485. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Saint Edward's University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Edward's University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% White, 4.85% Black or African American, 2.34% Two or More Races, 2.14% Asian, 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0659% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Edward's University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.7%) and White Female (14.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.6%) and White Male (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Edward's University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,033 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Edward's University is 2,548 and the part-time enrollment is 485. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Saint Edward's University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

80%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Edward's University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Saint Edward's University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    1,599 enrolled students
  2. White
    904 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    147 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Edward's University is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% White, 4.85% Black or African American, 2.34% Two or More Races, 2.14% Asian, 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0659% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 36 students (1.19%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 310 more women than men received degrees from Saint Edward's University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Edward's University is hispanic or latino (440 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (349 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Edward's University is Mental Health Counseling (104 degrees awarded), followed by Applied Behavior Analysis (40 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Edward's University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees awarded), Psychology (129 degrees), and Communications (54 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University are Other managers (391,861 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (346,819 people), Postsecondary teachers (217,370 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (197,303 people), and Secondary school teachers (183,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees awarded), Psychology (129 degrees), Communications (54 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (67 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University are Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees awarded), Psychology (129 degrees), Communications (54 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (67 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University are Elementary & secondary schools (945,982 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (578,471 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (344,481 people), Computer Systems Design (327,400 people), and Outpatient care centers (235,578 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Edward's University are Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees awarded), Psychology (129 degrees), Communications (54 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (67 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Edward's University.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Psychology
    85 degrees awarded
  2. General Communication
    43 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    42 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Edward's University was General Psychology with 85 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

306
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
616
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 306 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Edward's University, which is 0.497 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (616).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Edward's University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.22 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Edward's University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 3.95 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

56%
100% Completion Time
65%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Saint Edward's University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    440 degrees awarded
  2. White
    349 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Edward's University is hispanic or latino (440 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (349 degrees).

0.651% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    298 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    240 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    142 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Edward's University is hispanic or latino female (298 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (240 degrees).

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Operations

Saint Edward's University has an endowment valued at nearly $147M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.6M (13.3%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Saint Edward's University had a total salary expenditure of 110M. Saint Edward's University employs 64 Assistant professors, 61 Professors and 37 Associate professors. Most academics at Saint Edward's University are Female Professor (35), Female Assistant professor (33), and Male Assistant professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Edward's University are: Management, with 154 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Endowment

$147M
2024 Endowment
9.69%
growth from 2023

Saint Edward's University has an endowment valued at about $147M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Edward's University grew 9.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $92.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$46.8M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Saint Edward's University paid a median of $46.8M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($110M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$15.1M
Instructional Salaries
166
Number of Employees

In 2024, Saint Edward's University paid a total of $15.1M to 166 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Edward's University were Management with 154 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

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