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You’ll thrive in an environment of small classes, big ideas and enriching opportunities. We think our numbers speak for themselves. Here’s an overview of our student population, financial information and life on campus.
Top 10 University in the West by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report recognized St. Edward’s as one of “America’s Best Colleges” for the 19th year in a row. In the 2022 rankings, St. Edward’s claimed the #9 spot, and remains in the U.S. News list of top 10 Best Regional Universities in the West for the 3rd consecutive year.
In celebration, see our top 10 reasons to become a Hilltopper.
Academics
15:1 Student-faculty ratio
18 Average class size
1050–1210 Middle 50% of SAT scores
1124 Average SAT score
51% of incoming freshmen rank in top quarter of their class
75 Fulbright winners since 2008
200 Employers come to campus to recruit for jobs and internships
50+ Areas of study
30+ Countries in which students studied abroad
97% of students complete internships before graduation
Campus Life
595 Freshmen
4% International enrollment
45 Countries represented
36 States represented
28 Languages spoken
58% Minority enrollment
70,000+ Hours students gave to community service last year
2,990 Undergraduates
42 Faith traditions represented
1,450 Students living on campus
85% Freshmen living on campus
100+ Student organizations
10 Hilltopper Athletics NCAA Division II teams
Scholarships
$69 million
Total amount of scholarships, grants and aid awarded to students in 2021–2022
96%
Freshmen who earned academic scholarships in 2021–2022
$36,914
Average freshman scholarships and grants in 2021–2022
$12,232
Average freshman tuition after scholarships and grants in 2021–2022
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