Saint Edward's University Acceptance Rate
Austin, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,611
- Admitted
- 4,696
- Yield
- 14%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Saint Edward's University's acceptance rate has risen from 78.4% in 2014–15 to 83.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,423 to 5,611 (+27%) over that period.
Its 83.7% rate makes Saint Edward's University more selective than about 34% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 49%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85% for women vs 81.4% for men, a 3.6-point gap). Saint Edward's University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,423 | 3,466 | 78.4% | 811 |
| 2015–16 | 5,034 | 3,899 | 77.5% | 873 |
| 2016–17 | 6,046 | 4,468 | 73.9% | 864 |
| 2017–18 | 5,519 | 4,646 | 84.2% | 793 |
| 2018–19 | 5,577 | 4,818 | 86.4% | 804 |
| 2019–20 | 5,672 | 5,003 | 88.2% | 697 |
| 2020–21 | 5,203 | 4,751 | 91.3% | 595 |
| 2021–22 | 4,940 | 4,553 | 92.2% | 613 |
| 2022–23 | 6,015 | 5,119 | 85.1% | 640 |
| 2023–24 | 5,611 | 4,696 | 83.7% | 659 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,545 | 3,014 | 85% |
| Men | 2,066 | 1,682 | 81.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–640 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 500–595 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 7% |
How Saint Edward's University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Saint Edward's University's acceptance rate?
Saint Edward's University's acceptance rate is 83.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,696 admitted of 5,611 applicants).
Is Saint Edward's University test optional?
Saint Edward's University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Saint Edward's University?
Saint Edward's University received 5,611 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,696.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Edward's University?
Admitted students at Saint Edward's University typically scored 530–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–595 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Saint Edward's University getting harder to get into?
Saint Edward's University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.4% in 2014–15 to 83.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stedwards.edu/.