Saint Edward's University Athletics

Saint Edward's competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but operates at a more regional level than major college sports. The Hilltoppers field 9 varsity teams with 250 total athletes, representing about 9% of the 2,729-student body. The school awards $3.7 million in athletic scholarships across all sports. Saint Edward's competes in the Lone Star Conference, one of the most competitive Division II leagues in the nation. The men's and women's soccer programs have historically been the school's strongest, with both teams regularly contending for conference titles. The basketball teams also draw solid campus support. While athletics don't dominate campus culture like at major universities, games provide community gathering points for students on the hilltop campus overlooking Austin.