Campus & Student Life at Saint Edward’s University

Home to about 3,014 undergraduates in 2020, St. Edward’s University is a small, private university located in Austin, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, St. Edward’s University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by St. Edward’s University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our St. Edward’s University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Edward's University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

St. Edward's University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at St. Edward's University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit St. Edward's University Disability Services.

St. Edward's University for the Military

While not a "service academy", St. Edward's University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our St. Edward's University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Edward's University

St. Edward's University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Edward's University

St. Edward's University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,014 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,820 (93.6%). Part-time attendance was 194 (6.4%).

Saint Edward's University is Ranked #1,013 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, St. Edward's University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank St. Edward's University #1013 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at St. Edward's University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the St. Edward's University Diversity Guide.

Saint Edward's University Competes in the NCAA

St. Edward's University has a total of 191 student athletes, 96 men and 95 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Edward's University Athletics