An aerial view of downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park.

Life in Austin

Austin is an exciting part of the St. Edward’s University experience. It’s a big city with a small-town feel. It’s relaxed yet bustling, rich in tradition yet eclectic.

Opportunity Awaits in Austin

#1
College City in the U.S. and Top-10 City to Start Your Career

— WalletHub (2023)

#2
Hottest Job Market in the U.S.

— The Wall Street Journal (2023)

#9
Best Place to Live in the U.S.

— U.S. News & World Report (for 2024–2025)

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Explore Life in Austin

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St. Edward’s and Austin
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Get a Glimpse of the City

An alumna, now a staff member at Austin FC, stands by an Austin FC logo.

Connect with Austin’s Business Scene

See how students and alumni have made connections with local businesses and organizations.

Partnership Program Alumni Shaping Austin

See Yourself Here

Three students sit on a sidewalk on South Congress Avenue in front of a black, white and pink mural.

SoCo District

Head to the SoCo district (also known as South Congress Avenue) for shops, restaurants and local favorites. Just one mile from campus, SoCo is loaded with popular dining and shopping spots.

People swim and sunbathe at sunset at Barton Springs. A view of the downtown Austin skyline is visible behind trees in the background.

Barton Springs

Cool off at Barton Springs, a natural spring fed pool in the heart of Austin. The temperature hovers just around 69 degrees year-round.

People play sand volleyball in Zilker Park. A part of the downtown Austin skyline is visible behind trees in the background.

Plenty of Parks

Plan a picnic at Zilker Park or a game of sand volleyball with friends. Home to the annual ACL Music Festival and Blues on the Green, Zilker offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors.