


The St. Edward's Hilltoppers compete in NCAA Division II athletics in the Lone Star Conference. Varsity competition is a distinct commitment from joining a recreational team or using campus fitness facilities.
The university has fielded teams in sports including basketball, baseball, softball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Team offerings can change, so prospective athletes should verify the current varsity roster and recruiting process for their sport. Students who do not pursue varsity competition can look for club, intramural, and informal recreation options; participation rules and seasons for those activities differ from NCAA eligibility requirements.
St. Edward's has student organizations spanning academic interests, identity and culture, service, sustainability, and the arts. These groups offer a different kind of involvement from a required course or an institution-run support office.
Reported examples include the American Medical Student Association, Students for Sustainability, the Academy of Science, PRIDE, and the Asian Student Association. Student government and performing or media groups provide other ways to participate; the campus also reports a student newspaper, student-run radio and television, theater, and choral activity. Because recognized groups can change with student leadership, an applicant interested in a particular club should check its current activity and meeting schedule rather than assume a historical listing is active every term.
St. Edward's enrolled about 3,033 students in the reported institutional data, making it a relatively small university by enrollment. The incoming first-time, degree-seeking class numbered 453, and 186 degree-seeking undergraduates entered as transfers.
Most students in the reported geographic breakdown were Texas residents: 83% came from the state, while 9% came from other U.S. states and 6% from other countries. The age distribution is centered on traditional college ages, though students in their late twenties and older are also enrolled. These institution-wide figures should not be read as the composition of every classroom or graduate program.
Reported ethnicity counts include 1,403 Hispanic or Latino students and 657 White students. Demographic categories, reporting years, and the treatment of international students matter when comparing these counts with other sources. The figures describe enrollment; they do not establish what an individual student's social experience will be.
Everyday life at St. Edward's combines a residential hilltop campus with a substantial commuting population. Reported housing figures indicate that 51% of students live on campus and 48% commute, so schedules and opportunities to meet peers can look different for students in those two groups.
Campus programming, student media, arts activities, recreation, and community service give students ways to participate outside class. The university also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. New students can use orientation and academic advising to learn how these services work before a need becomes urgent. For commuters in particular, checking event times, parking rules, and the availability of spaces between classes may be as important as choosing a club.
Munday Library is St. Edward's main campus library. It provides study space and access to research materials that students can use for coursework across disciplines.
Reported services include reservable study rooms. Students can also use library research help and digital resources when locating scholarly articles or developing a project; access rules for licensed databases may differ on and off campus. The library does not report a study area open 24 hours a day, so students who rely on late-night workspace should check the current building and service hours, particularly around exams and holidays.
Total enrollment
3033Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
453Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
166 full time, 140 part timeVeterans affair office
YesVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross-country running
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight lifting
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.