Saint Xavier University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 773-298-3000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Date founded | 1847 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Campus size | 70 acres |
| County | Cook |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 263 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 458 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 721 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,012 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,860 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,872 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 93 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 101 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 194 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,105 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,961 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,066 |
| Number of male graduate students | 414 |
| Number of female graduate students | 1,302 |
| Total number of graduate students | 1,716 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,519 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 3,263 |
| Total enrollment | 4,782 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 36% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 5% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 19% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition | $35,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,680 |
| Fees | $1,160 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,480 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Susan Swisher |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 773-298-3073 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | February 15 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Nursing | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| United Negro College Fund | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Kathleen Carlson |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-462-9288 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 1,772 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,468 |
| Number of female applicants | 3,748 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 3,111 |
| Total number of applicants | 5,520 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 4,579 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Required exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Very important |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 5% |
| 18 - 23 | 58% |
| 24 - 29 | 33% |
| 30 - 36 | 4% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.4 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 84% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 50% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 22% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 72% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 32% |
| Between four and five years | 15% |
| Between five and six years | 4% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 211 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13.3:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (500) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Byrne Memorial Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 37 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Activities Board, Black Student Union, UNIDOS (Hispanic Organization), Student Nurses Association, Business Students Association |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 17% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 50% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | No special consideration |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | August 15 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 90% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 75% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Brian Hotzfield |
| Grad admissions contact title | Director of Admission |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-462-9288 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 94 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 181 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 275 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 320 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 1,121 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 1,441 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 414 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 1,302 |
| Total number of graduate students | 1,716 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 1,105 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,961 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,066 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,519 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 3,263 |
| Total enrollment | 4,782 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $15,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $15,000 |
| Fees | $450 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |