- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–630 reading and writing, 470–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–28 composite
- Average net price: $28,351 a year (2022–23)
Saint Edward’s University GPA requirements
Saint Edward’s University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Edward’s University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Saint Edward’s University acceptance rate
Saint Edward’s University admitted 4,747 of 5,830 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Edward’s University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 540 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT English | 21 | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1138 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Saint Edward’s University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Saint Edward’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,351 a year at Saint Edward’s University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Saint Edward’s University?
Saint Edward’s University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Edward’s University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Edward’s University?
Saint Edward’s University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,747 of 5,830 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Saint Edward’s University students have?
The middle 50% of Saint Edward’s University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (18% of them) scored 500–630 in Reading and Writing and 470–610 in Math. The median scores were 570 (Reading and Writing) and 540 (Math).
What ACT scores do Saint Edward’s University students have?
The middle 50% of Saint Edward’s University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (4% of them) had composite scores of 22–28, with a median of 26.
Does Saint Edward’s University accept AP credit?
Yes. Saint Edward’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Saint Edward’s University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,351 a year at Saint Edward’s University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Saint Edward's UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).