St. Edward's University

If you are considering submitting an application to St. Edward's, the deadline for Fall 2022 admissions is June 15 and the application fee is $50.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students who are struggling to afford application fees may qualify for for fee waiver for their application.

St. Edward's Admissions Stats at a Glance

Applying Early to St. Edward's?

St. Edward's University does not offer early decision or early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How To Get Into St. Edward's University

Getting into St. Edward's is moderately difficult. St. Edward's evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, St. Edward's accepted 74% of all applicants, around 4,468 of the 6,046 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like St. Edward's, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

What's Most Important to Get In to St. Edward's?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at St. Edward's

St. Edward's 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to St. Edward's must submit the following items. Double check with St. Edward's's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into St. Edward's?

Out of all students that were admitted, 61% submitted a class rank. At St. Edward's 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 58% were in the top 25% and 88% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

St. Edward's considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

St. Edward's does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 54% of St. Edward's's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 43% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for St. Edward's?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Edward's students scored 605 or higher and 75% of students scored 525 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Edward's students scored 605 or higher, and 75% scored a 525 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for St. Edward's?

To be most competitive at St. Edward's, you should strive to earn between 22 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. Edward's's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. Edward's students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

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Transferring to St. Edward's University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to St. Edward's.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in St. Edward's during the following terms: - Fall Term - Spring Term - Summer Term

St. Edward's Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to St. Edward's?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. Edward's.

Does St. Edward's accept transfer credits?

St. Edward's accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. St. Edward's accepts:

• CLEP subject tests
• DSST/DANTES
• ACE recommendations for credit

Does St. Edward's accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

St. Edward's accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. Edward's?

St. Edward's is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is St. Edward's's acceptance rate?

St. Edward's's acceptance rate is 74%.

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