Saint Xavier University

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About Saint Xavier University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Saint Xavier University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,981, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,640.

Chicago, IL

$34,640

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Admissions Breakdown

71%

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

53%

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile950-1120

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

55%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

35%

Unknown

3%

Black

12%

Hispanic

45%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

65% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

65%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

1,952

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold25% online

Master'sCheck Bold13% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

85%

State Grant Aid

70%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

65%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,299
State Grant Aid$5,476
Institution Grant Aid$20,684
Pell Grant Aid$5,050

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

14.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Other Sports
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Social Sciences.
19Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.