Saint Xavier University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	510
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Saint Xavier University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that Saint Xavier University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Saint Xavier University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Saint Xavier University is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Saint Xavier University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,060

Cost of attendance at Saint Xavier University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,060

Cost of attendance at Saint Xavier University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Saint Xavier University received on average $27,598 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,598

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	473	66%	$4,946	$2,339,339
Other Federal Grant	473	66%	$5,364	$2,536,997
State Grant/Scholarships	476	66%	$5,187	$2,469,062
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	718	100%	$20,626	$14,809,506
Total Grant & Scholarships	718	100%	$27,598	$19,815,565

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Xavier University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Xavier University students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.8%.

51.8%

asian 76.9% 10 students
African American 28.9% 26 students
white 71.5% 138 students
unknown 60.0% 9 students
hispanic 45.9% 134 students
Mixed Race 23.5% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-States Football Association
Baseball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Saint Xavier University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Xavier University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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