Undergraduate Degrees
Majors and Minors
Accounting+
Accounting Information Technology
Acting
Animation+
Outstanding classes are just the beginning of a full college experience.
We’ll connect you with academic and career support to guide you throughout your time on the hilltop. Your professors, advisors and coaches will work with you to create a plan that matches your interests and goals.
Experiential Courses
that go beyond the textbook to hands-on learning
Meaningful Service Projects with fellow students who devote 70,000 hours annually
Life-Changing Internships in Austin, a city that routinely tops the “best of” lists
Study Abroad Adventures that deliver a perspective shift like no other
Publication-Worthy Research in the sciences, the arts, business or any discipline
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Art+
Behavioral Neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics+
Biology+
Business Administration+
Catholic Studies+
Chemistry+
Communication+
Computer Information Science
Criminal Justice+
Digital Media Management
Digital Storytelling and Content Creation
Economics+
Engineering*
English Literature+
Entrepreneurship+
Environmental Biology and Climate Change+
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Science and Policy+
Ethics and Leadership
Finance
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Science+
+ Offered as a major and minor
* Dual degree program with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri
French+
Global Languages and Cultural Studies
Graphic Design+
Health Systems and Administration
History+
Interdisciplinary Studies+
International Affairs+**
International Business+
Kinesiology+
Leadership and Social Justice
Management+
Marketing
Mathematics+
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing***
Philosophy
Photography and Media Arts+
Political Science+
Psychology+
Religious and Theological Studies+
Social Work
Sociology+
Spanish+
Theater Arts+
User Experience Design+
Video Game Development+
Writing and Rhetoric+
Minors Only
Art History
Chicanx and Latinx Studies
Criminological Theory
Digital Marketing
Education Studies
Environmental Humanities
Fitness and Conditioning
German
Health Communication
Jewish Studies
Journalism and Digital Media
Legal Studies
Musical Theater
Pre-Law
Professional Ethics
Recreation Management
Social Welfare
Visual Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies
** Dual degree program with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Japan
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Health Professions
Pre-Law
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Fully Engaged
Joshua Mendiola ’25
Computer Science
Building Connections
Winning second place in the Battle of the Brains was incredibly rewarding for Joshua Mendiola and his team. In just 24 hours, they developed an app to address health inequality, bonding over their shared connection to St. Edward’s University and a commitment to justice and equity.
Claire Lawrence ’24 Communication
Life Changing Courses
Lawrence always knew she wanted to write. Her experience as editor-in-chief of Hilltop Views revealed that she also enjoys leading a newsroom and mentoring younger reporters. In fall 2022, Lawrence reported at the Austin AmericanStatesman newspaper.
Irvin Abarca ’26
Business Administration
Making the Most of St. Edward's
A López Scholar, Abarca is one of a select group of Latino first-generation college students whose tuition, fees, and housing are covered by the Hector and Gloria López Foundation. This scholarship allowed him to focus on school and soccer without needing to work.
Mia S anchez ’24
Environmental Biology and Climate Change
Receiving the gift of an education from St. Edward’s University is something I will always cherish and will never take for granted. This community has given power to my voice, shaped the stewardship in my heart and provided support to help make my dreams a reality.
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Student-Faculty Ratio 13:1
The St. Ed’s Advantage
What will you find at St. Edward’s?
Inspiration, belonging and a commitment to improving the world. Our welcoming, multicultural community will challenge you to experiment, debate, create and connect with your purpose.
Exceptional Academics
Our professors are stellar teachers and mentors. They’ll get to know you, collaborate with you on important research and inspire you to achieve your potential.
Austin Connections
Austin is a hub for innovation and the best and brightest minds. Our partnerships in the city’s business environment open doors to career-building internships and jobs.
Dynamic Campus Community
Hilltop life is always in motion, with 100+ student organizations (including the Transfer Student Association), campus traditions, residence hall living and more.
Lifetime Career Support
Our career resources (yours for life) help prepare you for entering the job market or graduate school. And our network of 35,000+ alumni can unlock valuable opportunities.
Discover Austin
One incredible city. The best of everything you want.
Austin gives you world-class opportunities for internships, jobs, entertainment, food, sports, art and culture — and enjoying the great outdoors.
Austin Public Library
South Congress Avenue
Zilker Park
Google
Lady Bird Lake
Athena Health
St. Ed’s is 3 miles from downtown
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
From St. Ed’s to Broadway
Tyler Mount ’13, Theater Arts, transferred to St. Edward’s his sophomore year. Today, the Theater Arts graduate is a Grammy, Olivier and threetime Tony Award–winning Broadway producer and founder of Tyler Mount Ventures, a digital agency in New York City that provides support to some of the world’s most iconic thought leaders.
Austin Opportunities Kickstart Careers
Lupita Aguilar ’20, Forensic Science, was a medical examiner investigator for Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office. She interned with TCME her senior year.
Jackson Wagner ’21, Video Game Development, was the quality assurance lead at Worldwalker Games in Austin. As an intern with Worldwalker his senior year, he helped develop Wildermyth, a new video game.
25% 2,730
Undergraduate Students of Hilltoppers are Transfer Students
I wouldn’t be where I am today without the education, mentorship and real-world learning I experienced at St. Edward’s. Working alongside the professionals in the Actors’ Equity Association union training program at St. Ed’s prepared me to work on Broadway the day I graduated.
Myrka Moreno ’19, Digital Media Management, is an audience engagement producer at The 19th, an Austin-based independent newsroom. Her internships with The Texas Observer and Annie’s List gave her an edge in the job market.
Our generous scholarships and grants could reduce your tuition by more than half.
Join Our Community
We support you every step of the way.
Attend a transfer information session or schedule an appointment with an admission counselor to learn more about transferring credits, scholarships, financial aid and the St. Ed’s transfer student experience.
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Application Deadlines
April 15
Fall transfer priority application deadline
July 1
Fall transfer final application deadline
Nov. 15
Spring transfer final application deadline
Financial Assistance
$15,270
Average transfer award per semester (not including loans and campus jobs)
$10,423
Average tuition per semester paid by full-time transfer students who received scholarships and/or in 2023–2024 grants Estimate
Full-time transfer students who received scholarships and grants in 2023-2024 94%
Academic Scholarships
St. Edward’s awards up to $18,000 per year to full-time transfer students.
Phi Theta Kappa awards an additional $2,500 scholarship per year.
Get Transfer Credit
Equivalent courses (listed below) can be taken at another college or university to meet our 40 credit hours of general education requirements.
St. Edward’s accepts up to 66 hours of junior college credit and a C- or better in all college-level coursework.
3 Writing and Rhetoric I
3 Writing and Rhetoric II
30 of the last 50 hours of your degree and at least half of the coursework required for your declared major must be taken at St. Edward’s.
Once you are accepted, we will provide you with your official transfer of credit evaluation for your declared major.
College Composition I
College Composition II
3 Quantitative Reasoning College-Level Mathematics or Statistics
3 Oral Communication Speech (Fundamentals/Principles of Public Speaking)
3–6 Modern Language Complete one course of second semester or above
3 Exploring Artistic Works May include any British Literature, American Literature, Mexican-American Literature, World Literature, History of Theater, Art History or other Literature/Theater/Arts Analysis courses
3 Creativity and Making Creative Writing, Performing Arts (such as Drawing, Photography, Pottery) or Design
3 Diverse American Perspectives Any U.S. History course or a History course with a minorities topic, U.S. or State Government, Intro to Sociology, Social Problems or SOCI course in American Minorities
3 Global Perspectives Courses that include analysis of diverse global perspectives and moral and ethical analysis, such as World Civilization, Western Civilization II or World/ Regional Geography
3 Ethics Ethics course with a PHIL course number
3 Studies in Theology and Religion Any Religious Studies (RELS) course or World Religions if transferring from a community college
4 Natural Sciences
Texas Core Complete
Choose any 4-hour course (lecture and lab) in Natural Science, such as Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography (physical only), Geology, Oceanography or Physics
Depending on your major, some courses may vary.
If you’ve completed your general education core curriculum at a community college in Texas, St. Edward’s will help you graduate faster by counting it toward your bachelor’s degree — possibly saving you time and money.