Skip to main content
85.1%Acceptance
$51,384Tuition
2,729Students
64%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$58,826Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$51,384
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,384
Average Net Price
$23,636
Students Receiving Financial Aid
39.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,010
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,686
Books & Supplies
$2,308
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,702
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,803
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$263/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
62.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
48.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
39.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $18,740
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,775
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,064
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,084
$110,001+ $35,487

Cost Estimator

Family Income
Residency
Housing

Cost Overview

Most Saint Edward's families pay far less than the $67,702 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $23,636 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $18,740 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $35,487. Over four years, that ranges from roughly $75,000 to $142,000. The Catholic university targets 39% of students with Pell Grants, keeping college accessible for working-class families.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $24,803, translating to $263 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $58,826 ten years out. The 62% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle, but Saint Edward's focuses on practical programs like business and education that lead to steady employment. Low-income students get the strongest deal here, paying less than many public universities while gaining access to Austin's booming job market and the university's tight-knit Catholic community.

Official Net Price Calculator

Get a personalized cost estimate from Saint Edward's University:

Visit Official Net Price Calculator

This links to the school's federally-required net price calculator for a personalized estimate.