Xavier University is a Jesuit Catholic University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1831, Xavier is the sixth-oldest Catholic and fourth-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Our four colleges offer 90+ undergraduate majors, 60+ minors and 40+ graduate programs to approximately 7,000 total students, including 5,000 undergraduates. 99% of our students are employed, attending graduate school, or working in service or volunteer positions within six months of graduation.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

81%

SAT Range

1060-1250

ACT Range

22-28

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$34,945 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$23,500 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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At Xavier University, we are committed to the common good and education of the whole person. Because of this, 99% of students are employed, attending grad school or working in service or volunteer positions within 6 months of graduation. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, focus on experiential learning and personal success team, the Xavier community will support you and your future endeavors.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
38%
On Campus
60%
Online
2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

4,616 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

244

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

14%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

93%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$51,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

69%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%