About St. Edward’s University

Moving Full Speed Ahead. Successfully.

At St. Edward’s, we believe in living life to the fullest. We are a nationally ranked, liberal arts university in Austin, Texas — and that’s just the beginning.

We are compassionate, creative thinkers and problem solvers, as devoted to learning as we are to improving the world.

We offer a highly personalized university experience. From start to finish, our students work one-on-one with a success coach to develop a personal roadmap for engaging fully in their St. Edward’s education.

We are a diverse community represented by many faiths, nations and walks of life — and with partner universities across the globe. Our identity is shaped by our location in Austin — a world-class city of innovation, culture and opportunities.

We are an award-winning educational institution, recognized by our peers and organizations like U.S. News & World Report for what we offer our students — and what they accomplish with what they learn here.

Who we are is inspired by our Catholic founders, the Congregation of Holy Cross, who have educated students to think critically, act ethically and strive for social justice since the 1830s. We honor that mission, proudly and purposefully.

The people of St. Edward’s do remarkable things — a team of success coaches, academic advisors and mentors support students in achieving their goals. Professors and students collaborate on meaningful research. Alumni help students land life-changing internships and jobs. And the whole community contributes thousands of hours to service each year. The following stories share our community’s impact and success.