More selective than 54% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Edward's University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Saint Edward's University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Saint Edward's University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 630 |
| SAT math | 470 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 970 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Edward's University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 500–630 | 470–610 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 530–640 | 500–595 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Saint Edward's University compared with other Texas colleges?
Saint Edward's University has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | University of Houston | 74% | 65% | $14,276 |
| 30 | Southwestern Adventist University | 78% | 52% | $22,778 |
| 31 | Prairie View A & M University | 79% | 43% | $13,570 |
| 32 | The University of Texas at Arlington | 80% | 54% | $13,951 |
| 33 | Saint Edward's University | 81% | 63% | $25,578 |
| 34 | Angelo State University | 83% | 44% | $15,091 |
| 35 | Houston Christian University | 84% | 49% | $20,629 |
| 36 | University of North Texas at Dallas | 84% | 42% | $6,420 |
| 37 | Lamar University | 86% | 37% | $9,366 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Edward's University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Edward's University admissions questions
What is the Saint Edward's University acceptance rate?
Saint Edward's University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,696 of 5,611 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Edward's University require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Edward's University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Edward's University?
The middle 50% of Saint Edward's University enrolled first-year students scored 970–1240 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Saint Edward's University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (659 of 4,696).
Is Saint Edward's University getting harder to get into?
Saint Edward's University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Saint Edward's University overview