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Catholic college

Saint Edward's University

  • LocationAustin, TX
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,309 students
  • SponsorCongregation of Holy Cross (Brothers of Holy Cross)
  • TraditionHoly Cross
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St. Edward's University is a Catholic university in Austin, Texas, founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Campus Ministry, directed by a Holy Cross priest, publishes Mass at noon every weekday and twice on Sundays during the school year, plus weekly Thursday adoration in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel; confession is by appointment. The general education core requires one 3-hour Studies in Theology and Religion course and a 3-hour Ethics course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMOur Lady Queen of Peace Chapel · Throughout the semester; ad hoc on school breaks.
  • Sunday10:30 AMOur Lady Queen of Peace Chapel · During the school year (also in summer).
  • Sunday9:00 PMOur Lady Queen of Peace Chapel · Fall and spring semesters.

Adoration 1

  • Thursday6:00 PM–7:00 PMOur Lady Queen of Peace Chapel

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Mass | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at Noon throughout the semester and adhoc on school breaks.”
    Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday at noon during the semester.
    “All are welcome to celebrate Mass each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. & 9 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel during the school year.”
    Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in the campus chapel during the school year.
    “All are welcome to celebrate Mass each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. & 9 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel during the school year.”
    Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in the campus chapel during the school year.
  2. Prayer and Spiritual Growth | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/prayer-spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Thursday | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel |”
    Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in the chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Saint Edward's University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady Queen of Peace Chapel: 0.1 mi1Saint Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2San Jose Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.8 mi4Cristo Rey Catholic Church: 2.8 mi5Brother Stephen Walsh, CSC '62 Campus Ministry and Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel: 0.3 miSaint Edward's University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 126 West Oltorf Street, Austin
  3. San Jose Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 2435 Oak Crest Avenue, Austin
  4. Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 4600 East Ben White Boulevard, Austin
  5. Cristo Rey Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 2201 East 2nd Street, Austin

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday at noon throughout the semester, Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at Noon throughout the semester and adhoc on school breaks.”
      Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday at noon during the semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sundays 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. during the school year (9 p.m. not in summer).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All are welcome to celebrate Mass each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. & 9 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel during the school year.”
      Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in the campus chapel during the school year.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusLess than weekly, or by appointment only (Confession is by appointment with Fr. Rick Wilkinson or Fr. Lou Brusatti.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Please contact Fr. Rick Wilkinson or Fr. Lou Brusatti with your availability to make an appointment.”
      Confession is offered by appointment with one of two priests.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Thursdays 6:00-7:00 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Spiritual Growth | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/prayer-spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel |”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in the chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Rick Wilkinson, CSC, is Director of Campus Ministry and a member of the President's Cabinet. Fr. Lou Brusatti is also listed as a campus minister.)
    Sources (2)
    1. President's Cabinet | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/about/university-leadership/presidents-cabinet · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Rick Wilkinson, CSC Director of Campus Ministry Father Rick Wilkinson develops social and spiritual programs focused on young adult ministry.”
      A Holy Cross priest, Fr. Rick Wilkinson, is Director of Campus Ministry and sits on the President's Cabinet.
    2. Prayer and Spiritual Growth | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/prayer-spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Please contact one of the campus ministers for an appointment. Josh Stagni Liza Manjarrez Fr. Lou Brusatti Fr. Rick Wilkinson”
      Four campus ministers are listed, two of them priests.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The chapel is open 24 hours a day to members of the campus community who can gain access using their Hilltopper ID Card.”
      Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel is open 24 hours a day to the campus community.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 0 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

42 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (General Education Core: Studies in Theology and Religion, 3 hrs. Transfer students certified Texas core complete are exempt from additional general education courses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ethics: 3 hrs. Studies in Theology and Religion: 3 hrs. TOTAL: 21 hrs”
      The General Education Core requires one 3-hour Studies in Theology and Religion course and one 3-hour Ethics course.
    2. Texas Core Complete at St. Edward'sstedwards.edu/news/texas-core-complete-st-edwards · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students certified as core complete by a state of Texas public institution of higher education before enrolling at St. Edward's are no longer required to take additional general education courses outside those embedded within the student’s chosen major.”
      Transfer students who are Texas core complete are exempt from further general education courses.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The requirement is a generic Studies in Theology and Religion category. The department's courses include Christian theology and a Catholic Studies concentration.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ethics: 3 hrs. Studies in Theology and Religion: 3 hrs. TOTAL: 21 hrs”
      The General Education Core requires one 3-hour Studies in Theology and Religion course and one 3-hour Ethics course.
    2. Religious and Theological Studies (BA and Minor) | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/majors-programs/religious-theological-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students can concentrate in either Religious Studies or Catholic Studies as part of the major.”
      The religious studies and theology department offers a Catholic Studies concentration.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo (The General Education Core description names the Holy Cross Mission, peace and justice as its frame.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Grounded in our Holy Cross Mission, the Core challenges students to grow as learners and take on the big questions that face our world.”
      The core description frames the curriculum through the Holy Cross Mission, peace and justice; it does not name the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious and Theological Studies (BA and Minor) | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/majors-programs/religious-theological-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Theology requires 30 hours of major courses.”
      A bachelor's major in religious studies and theology is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 campus ministers listed (Josh Stagni, Liza Manjarrez, Fr. Lou Brusatti, Fr. Rick Wilkinson). A Retreat Program Coordinator and a Spiritual Development Coordinator are also named on ministry pages; they are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Spiritual Growth | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/prayer-spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Please contact one of the campus ministers for an appointment. Josh Stagni Liza Manjarrez Fr. Lou Brusatti Fr. Rick Wilkinson”
      Four campus ministers are listed, two of them priests.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (2026-27 retreats: Home on the Hilltop, Emerge, Senior, Encounter, Women's, Men's, and Queer retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Home on the Hilltop Retreat | September 18-20, 2026. For more information, contact Marette Alva, Retreat Program Coordinator.”
      A weekend retreat for new students is held in September 2026.
      “Emerge is an overnight retreat for all class years and provides an opportunity to relax, reflect, build a community of support, serve and be strengthened.”
      Emerge is an overnight retreat open to all class years.
      “Senior Retreat | January 29-30, 2027. For more information, contact Josh Stagni, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.”
      A senior retreat is held in January 2027; Josh Stagni is Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Encounter is a student-led weekend retreat that allows students the opportunity to step back from the many demands of life at St. Edward's in order to intentionally reflect on their relationships with God, with themselves, and with others.”
      Encounter is a student-led weekend retreat run by Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Campus Ministry's weekly Bible study and fall Sacramental Preparation classes. The student organization directory is not readable.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer and Spiritual Growth | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/prayer-spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday | 7:00 p.m. | Bible Study | Brothers of Holy Cross (CSC) Community Room, Campus Ministry |”
      Campus Ministry hosts a weekly Tuesday evening Bible study in the CSC Community Room.
    2. Mass | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every Fall semester we will have weekly classes.”
      Sacramental Preparation meets in weekly classes each fall semester.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (The Resident Resources page says the Guide to Campus Living sets visitation hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Resident Resources | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/housing-dining/resident-resources · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “You'll find information about living with roommates, damage charges, visitation hours and more.”
      Residence life policies include visitation hours.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward's provides formation in the Holy Cross Catholic mission for educators, administrators and board members, including faculty workshops on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Holy Cross Institute | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/centers-institutes-arts/holy-cross-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Holy Cross Institute exists to promote and foster the divinely inspired gift of the charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross by educating the minds and cultivating the hearts of Holy Cross educators, students, administrators and board members for the mission of Jesus Christ through the transformational work of Catholic education.”
      The Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward's forms educators, administrators and board members in the Holy Cross Catholic mission.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry's service programs (Office of Community Engagement) run SERVE and Service Break Experiences.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service and Justice | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In the tradition of Holy Cross, Campus Ministry invites all students of the St. Edward's community to engage in our local community.”
      Campus Ministry runs the university's community service programs in the Holy Cross tradition.
    2. Educating for Justice | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice/educating-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “contact Liza Manjarrez with the Office of Community Engagement or call 512-448-8534.”
      Liza Manjarrez staffs the Office of Community Engagement.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Course service-learning projects are offered. The core also requires an Experiential Learning for Social Justice flag, which may be met by an approved course or co-curricular experience; it is not counted as required.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Educating for Justice | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice/educating-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Through a course service-learning project, university-wide events or a student service project, St. Edward’s has been fortunate to partner with many wonderful nonprofit organizations in Austin.”
      Courses include service-learning projects with Austin nonprofits.
    2. General Education | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ethics | Chair: Mark Cherry, Professor, Philosophy Department |”
      The Ethics core requirement's contact is the Philosophy Department chair.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Service Break Experiences immersion trips, SERVE Austin (food insecurity, immigration, education), and the Campus Food Insecurity program (The Huddle, Monarchs Food Pantry, SEU Food Rescue).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Service Break Experiences (SBE) | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice/service-break-experiences · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Participants engage in a long preparation process learning about the social justice issues of their site and building community with their group before the one-week service immersion experience.”
      Service Break Experiences are one-week service immersion trips with preparation on social justice issues.
    2. SERVE | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice/serve-1-day · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Edward's, Reflect, Volunteer, Engage (SERVE) Austin is an opportunity for you to work in collaboration with area nonprofits, focusing on a particular social issue such as food insecurity, immigration, and education.”
      SERVE Austin places students in weekly service on social issues including food insecurity and immigration.
    3. Campus Food Insecurity | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice/campus-food-insecurity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Through the generosity of donors, the Monarchs Food Pantry is stocked with nonperishable and frozen foods, toiletries and school supplies.”
      Campus Ministry's food insecurity program runs the Monarchs Food Pantry in The Huddle.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (3)
    1. Service and Justice | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In the tradition of Holy Cross, Campus Ministry invites all students of the St. Edward's community to engage in our local community.”
      Campus Ministry runs the university's community service programs in the Holy Cross tradition.
    2. Service Break Experiences (SBE) | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice/service-break-experiences · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Participants engage in a long preparation process learning about the social justice issues of their site and building community with their group before the one-week service immersion experience.”
      Service Break Experiences are one-week service immersion trips with preparation on social justice issues.
    3. Retreats | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Encounter is a student-led weekend retreat that allows students the opportunity to step back from the many demands of life at St. Edward's in order to intentionally reflect on their relationships with God, with themselves, and with others.”
      Encounter is a student-led weekend retreat run by Campus Ministry.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated in the campus chapel every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at Noon throughout the semester and adhoc on school breaks.”
      Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday at noon during the semester.
      “All are welcome to celebrate Mass each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. & 9 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel during the school year.”
      Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in the campus chapel during the school year.
  • Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Thursday evenings, and the chapel is open 24 hours a day to the campus community.
    Sources (2)
    1. Prayer and Spiritual Growth | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/prayer-spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel |”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in the chapel.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The chapel is open 24 hours a day to members of the campus community who can gain access using their Hilltopper ID Card.”
      Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel is open 24 hours a day to the campus community.
  • Campus Ministry lists seven retreats for 2026-27, including weekend retreats for new students and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Home on the Hilltop Retreat | September 18-20, 2026. For more information, contact Marette Alva, Retreat Program Coordinator.”
      A weekend retreat for new students is held in September 2026.
      “Emerge is an overnight retreat for all class years and provides an opportunity to relax, reflect, build a community of support, serve and be strengthened.”
      Emerge is an overnight retreat open to all class years.
      “Senior Retreat | January 29-30, 2027. For more information, contact Josh Stagni, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.”
      A senior retreat is held in January 2027; Josh Stagni is Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Encounter is a student-led weekend retreat that allows students the opportunity to step back from the many demands of life at St. Edward's in order to intentionally reflect on their relationships with God, with themselves, and with others.”
      Encounter is a student-led weekend retreat run by Campus Ministry.
  • Campus Ministry runs service programs, including one-week Service Break Experience immersion trips and weekly SERVE Austin placements.
    Sources (3)
    1. Service and Justice | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In the tradition of Holy Cross, Campus Ministry invites all students of the St. Edward's community to engage in our local community.”
      Campus Ministry runs the university's community service programs in the Holy Cross tradition.
    2. Service Break Experiences (SBE) | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice/service-break-experiences · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Participants engage in a long preparation process learning about the social justice issues of their site and building community with their group before the one-week service immersion experience.”
      Service Break Experiences are one-week service immersion trips with preparation on social justice issues.
    3. SERVE | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/service-justice/serve-1-day · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Edward's, Reflect, Volunteer, Engage (SERVE) Austin is an opportunity for you to work in collaboration with area nonprofits, focusing on a particular social issue such as food insecurity, immigration, and education.”
      SERVE Austin places students in weekly service on social issues including food insecurity and immigration.

Concerns

  • Confession is available by appointment only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Please contact Fr. Rick Wilkinson or Fr. Lou Brusatti with your availability to make an appointment.”
      Confession is offered by appointment with one of two priests.
  • The general education core requires one 3-hour Studies in Theology and Religion course, a generic category.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ethics: 3 hrs. Studies in Theology and Religion: 3 hrs. TOTAL: 21 hrs”
      The General Education Core requires one 3-hour Studies in Theology and Religion course and one 3-hour Ethics course.
  • The core has no category named philosophy; it requires one 3-hour Ethics course.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ethics: 3 hrs. Studies in Theology and Religion: 3 hrs. TOTAL: 21 hrs”
      The General Education Core requires one 3-hour Studies in Theology and Religion course and one 3-hour Ethics course.
      “Ethics | Chair: Mark Cherry, Professor, Philosophy Department |”
      The Ethics core requirement's contact is the Philosophy Department chair.
  • The residence halls described on the housing pages are co-ed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Hunt, Le Mans and Johnson Halls | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/housing-dining/hunt-le-mans-johnson-halls · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Village is composed of three co-ed residence halls: Edmund Hunt Hall, Le Mans Hall and Lady Bird Johnson Hall.”
      Hunt, Le Mans and Johnson Halls are co-ed.
    2. Basil Moreau Hall and Moreau Casitas | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/housing-dining/basil-moreau-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Basil Moreau Hall is a co-ed community located across from the Ragsdale Center.”
      Basil Moreau Hall is co-ed.

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Campus ministry home

Brother Stephen Walsh, CSC '62 Campus Ministry and Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel

  • Address: 3001 S Congress Ave, Building SWCM, Austin, TX 78704
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, Brothers of Holy Cross (CSC) Community Room

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Catholic clubs and student life

16 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 7 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 6

  • Home on the Hilltop RetreatOff campus
    September 18-20, 2026
    Weekend retreat for new first-year and transfer students, led by upperclassmen.
  • Emerge RetreatOff campus
    November 13-14, 2026
    Overnight retreat open to all class years.
  • Senior RetreatOff campus
    January 29-30, 2027
    Overnight retreat for graduating seniors led by Campus Ministry staff.
  • Encounter RetreatOff campus
    February 26-28, 2027
    Student-led weekend retreat on relationships with God, self and others.
  • Women's Retreat
    April 2027 (date to be announced)
    Retreat for women focused on reflection and sharing; location not stated.
  • Men's Retreat
    April 2027 (date to be announced)
    Gathering for men with food and spiritual conversation; location not stated.

Service 4

  • Service Break ExperiencesOff campus
    Winter (Dec. 13-20), spring (March 13-20) and summer (May 10-20, international)
    One-week service immersion trips with Holy Cross and other partner sites, with weekly preparation meetings.
  • SERVE 1 DayOff campus
    Mostly Saturdays
    One-day service projects with Austin nonprofits, with team-led reflection.
  • SERVE AustinOff campus
    Weekly during the semester
    Semester-long weekly service at an Austin nonprofit on issues such as food insecurity, immigration and education.
  • The Huddle and Monarchs Food PantryOn campus
    Campus basic-needs hub in Le Mans Hall with a food pantry, clothing and supplies, supported through Campus Ministry.

Faith formation 3

  • Bible StudyOn campus
    Tuesdays 7:00 PM
    Campus Ministry small-group Bible study for students in the Brothers of Holy Cross (CSC) Community Room.
  • Sacramental PreparationOn campus
    Weekly classes each fall semester
    Preparation for baptism, confirmation and first Communion, with confirmation in December by the bishop.
  • McCarthy Lecture Series on the Catholic Church in the 21st CenturyOn campus
    Lecture series honoring Bishop John McCarthy on the past, present and future of the Catholic Church.

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • RosaryOn campus
    Wednesdays 5:30 PM
    Weekly rosary at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in the fall semester and in the chapel in the spring.
  • Mass choirs and liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as lectors, communion ministers, altar servers, hospitality ministers and choir members at the Sunday Masses.

Social life 1

  • Lenten Fish FryOn campus
    March
    Lenten fish fry listed among Campus Ministry's annual events.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Mass | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at Noon throughout the semester and adhoc on school breaks.”
    Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday at noon during the semester.
  2. Campus Ministry | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The chapel is open 24 hours a day to members of the campus community who can gain access using their Hilltopper ID Card.”
    Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel is open 24 hours a day to the campus community.
    “Brother Stephen Walsh, CSC '62 Campus Ministry 3001 S Congress Ave Building SWCM Austin, TX 78704 (connected to our Lady of Peace Chapel)”
    Campus Ministry is located on campus at 3001 S Congress Ave, connected to the chapel.
    “The chapel is open 24 hours a day to members of the campus community who can gain access using their Hilltopper ID Card.”
    Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel is open 24 hours a day to the campus community.
  3. Prayer and Spiritual Growth | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/campus-life/faith-service/prayer-spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Please contact one of the campus ministers for an appointment. Josh Stagni Liza Manjarrez Fr. Lou Brusatti Fr. Rick Wilkinson”
    Four campus ministers are listed, two of them priests.
    “Tuesday | 7:00 p.m. | Bible Study | Brothers of Holy Cross (CSC) Community Room, Campus Ministry |”
    Campus Ministry hosts a weekly Tuesday evening Bible study in the CSC Community Room.
  4. The Holy Cross Institute | St. Edward's Universitystedwards.edu/academics/centers-institutes-arts/holy-cross-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Holy Cross Institute exists to promote and foster the divinely inspired gift of the charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross by educating the minds and cultivating the hearts of Holy Cross educators, students, administrators and board members for the mission of Jesus Christ through the transformational work of Catholic education.”
    The Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward's forms educators, administrators and board members in the Holy Cross Catholic mission.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
70 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.63%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,138 · ACT 25
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,064

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,731
Total students3,309
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$25,578
Cost of attendance (per year)$66,719
Median federal debt at graduation$24,803
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
63%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$58,826
Admission rate81%
Students receiving Pell grants42%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1138
SAT reading & writing500–630
SAT math470–610
ACT composite22–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 51 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Austin

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of Austin

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 227845
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Saint Edward's University a Catholic college?
Yes. Saint Edward's University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Austin. Its sponsor is Congregation of Holy Cross (Brothers of Holy Cross).
What is Saint Edward's University’s Compass Score?
69 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Saint Edward's University?
Mass is listed at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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