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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.

Student Facts and Figures

Academics

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13:1 Student-faculty ratio

18 Average class size

43% of incoming freshmen rank in top quarter of their class

83 Fulbright winners since 2008

200 Employers come to campus to recruit for jobs and internships

50+ Areas of study

25+ Countries in which students can study abroad

100% Goal for all students to participate in experiential learning

Campus Life

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613 Freshmen

5% International enrollment

59 Countries represented

37 States represented

46 Languages spoken

68% Minority enrollment

70,000+ Hours students gave to community service last year

2,760 Undergraduates

46 Faith traditions represented

77% Freshmen living on campus

100+ Student organizations

11 Hilltopper Athletics NCAA Division II teams

Scholarships

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New Freshmen:

$37,965 Average freshman scholarships and grants in 2023–2024

$13,419 Average freshman tuition after scholarships and grants in 2023–2024

Transfer Students:

$30,540 Average annual transfer award of scholarships and grants in 2023–2024

$20,846 Average annual transfer tuition after scholarships and grants in 2023–2024

#6 Best University In the West

St. Edward’s is ranked 6th in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Regional Universities in the West category. St. Edward’s also ranked in the top 10 regional rankings for Best Value Schools, and a top performing university for Social Mobility. For 21 consecutive years, U.S. News has recognized St. Edward’s in their Best Colleges list. 

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