St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admission Requirements
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St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admission Overview
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year St. Edward's University- St. Edward's admitted 81.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 970-1240 / ACT 22-28. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Saint Edward's University
Acceptance Rate
The St. Edward's University- St. Edward's acceptance rate is 81.4%. Last year, 4,747 of 5,830 applicants were admitted. That is the 35th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and can you get accepted?
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.53*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
A-Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.53*
Average GPA
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.53 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
*3.53 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
970-1240Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
18%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 500
- Math 470
- Composite 970
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 610
- Composite 1240
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 970–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ranks #21 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1240
SAT policy
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-28Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 18
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 25
- Composite 28
Average ACT
Incoming testers at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's places #15 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 28
ACT policy
You may apply to St. Edward's University- St. Edward's without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
58% of Saint Edward's University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Saint Edward's University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Edward's University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.4% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (970-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227845.
GPA calculator: Saint Edward's University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026