Founded in 1885, St. Edward’s is a nationally ranked, liberal arts university in Austin, Texas. St. Edward’s aims to educate the hearts and minds of undergraduate and graduate students, so that they are prepared to make a difference.
St. Edward’s offers a highly personalized university experience. From start to finish, students work one-on-one with a success coach to develop a personal roadmap for engaging fully in their St. Edward’s education. The University is made up of a diverse community represented by many faiths, nations and walks of life — and with partner universities across the globe. St. Edward’s is an award-winning educational institution, recognized by its peers and organizations, like the U.S. News & World Report, for what it offers its students — and what they accomplish with what they learn here.
St. Edward's has a diverse student body that hails from 36 countries and speaks 28 languages. The University takes pride in having a welcoming, inclusive community with a true international perspective. At St. Edward’s, students are encouraged to live and learn fully. That means taking classes from professors who are devoted to teaching and getting to know students; embracing research, internships and service; and working with a student success coach to design and follow a tailored plan to maximize the college experience. It also means making the most of Austin, Texas — a vibrant, international city brimming with world-class learning opportunities. It’s a hub of innovation, culture and recreation. In fact, Austin regularly tops the national rankings as a “best college city,” “best city for jobs” and “best city to live.” Students will love being here.
Why St. Edward's University?
A Top 10 University in the West: U.S. News & World Report recognized St. Edward’s as one of “America’s Best Colleges” for the 20th year in a row. In the 2022–2023 rankings, St. Edward’s remains in the U.S. News list of top 10 Best Regional Universities in the West for the 4th consecutive year, and is #8 on the list this year.