St. Edward's University Advances to 6th Place in the U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道 Best Regional Universities

德克萨斯州奥斯汀—— St. 爱德华的 University moved up to 6th place in the U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道 2024 Best Regional Universities in the West category. 

“This recognition reflects our track record of success delivering outstanding student-centric academics that prepare students with experiential learning including internships, research and essential experiences to provide social mobility and lifelong accomplishment,圣说。. 爱德华的 University President Montserrat Fuentes. “St. 爱德华的 University continuing to ascend once again in these rankings reflects our community’s substantial progress of our Strategic Plan 2027, our vision as a Destination University for a More Just World and our university’s reputation for excellence and distinction.” 

In addition to its overall ranking, St. 爱德华的 moved up in the rankings from #17 to #7 as a top-performing university for Social Mobility, which tracks schools’ successful efforts in graduating economically disadvantaged students who receive federal Pell Grants. “在圣. 爱德华的, students from all backgrounds achieve at the highest levels in rigorous coursework, dynamic campus activities and winning athletic programs. We are ensuring opportunities for social mobility to all Hilltoppers,” said President Fuentes. 

U.S. 新闻 has also again ranked St. 爱德华的 #4 in the Best Colleges for 退伍军人 category and #5 in the Best Value 学校 category for 2024. For 21 consecutive years, St. 爱德华的 has ranked in the U.S. 新闻 Best Colleges list. The methodology for the U.S. 新闻 ranking takes into account peer assessments of university reputation as well as criteria including student retention and outcomes.

Read more about St. 爱德华的 as the 6th Best Regional University in the West and our Strategic Plan 2027 progress to becoming a Destination University for a More Just World including new health and sciences academic programs, the largest single research grant in the university's history, The Bill Munday School of Business earning prestigious accreditation from AACSB 国际 and many more accomplishments.

关于圣. 爱德华的 University
St. 爱德华的 University is a private university in the Catholic, Holy Cross tradition with approximately 3,600名学生. Located in Austin, 德州, it is one of the top universities in the state and offers more than 50 undergraduate, seven master’s degree programs and a doctorate program. St. 爱德华的 delivers a premier, highly personalized education that provides students distinctive academics and extensive internships, research and service learning opportunities on a vibrant and inclusive hilltop campus in a world-class city. St. 爱德华的 has been recognized for 21 consecutive years as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道. 在 2024 Best Colleges rankings, St. 爱德华的 ranked #6 in the Best Regional University in the West category.