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	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,303
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	75%

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 84% indicates that Xavier University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Xavier University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Xavier University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,460

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

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

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,460

Cost of attendance at 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.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Xavier University received on average $26,824 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.

$26,824

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	250	19%	$4,726	$1,181,621
Other Federal Grant	251	19%	$5,382	$1,351,007
State Grant/Scholarships	123	9%	$3,086	$379,592
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,308	100%	$25,521	$33,381,436
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,309	100%	$26,824	$35,112,035

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of 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 Xavier University students is 75.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.4%.

75.2%

asian 82.3% 28 students
African American 59.8% 64 students
white 78.0% 684 students
unknown 58.3% 7 students
hispanic 75.8% 50 students
International Students 66.7% 12 students
Mixed Race 51.5% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big East Conference
Basketball Big East Conference
Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Xavier University provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

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
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

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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