Austin, TX
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 84% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,672 | 5,003 | 697 | 88% |
| 2020 | 5,203 | 4,751 | 595 | 91% |
| 2021 | 4,940 | 4,553 | 613 | 92% |
| 2022 | 6,015 | 5,119 | 640 | 85% |
| 2023 | 5,611 | 4,696 | 659 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,014 of 3,545 women and 1,682 of 2,066 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Saint Edward's University has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,696 of 5,611 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,611 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 659 enrolled.
No. Saint Edward's University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 84% — it has become more selective.