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Interested in attending Saint Edward's University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Saint Edward's University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

82
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Saint Edward's University?

82%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, St. Edward's accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,421 people applied and 4,500 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2913 / 3443 (85%)
Men
1584 / 1978 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Saint Edward's University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at Saint Edward's University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Saint Edward's University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things St. Edward's considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Saint Edward's University?

Grades

18% of freshmen who attended St. Edward's were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 46% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

18%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
515
75th Percentile
625
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
75th Percentile
1245

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Saint Edward's University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 15
Application notification
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