Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Saint Xavier University is a private four-year institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic church. SXU operates two campuses, one in a residential neighborhood of Chicago and a second in suburban Orland Park, Illinois. The school provides a curriculum that highlights social responsibility and ethical concern. Favored majors among undergraduates include nursing, business, and counseling psychology.

Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$14,528
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1065

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,528
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$38,945
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$38,945
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,860
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,757
$30k - $48k
$12,461
$48k - $75k
$15,581
$75k - $110k
$17,644
$110k+
$18,625
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
56%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,290
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,003
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,264

 

Students receiving state aid
71%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6944
Students receiving federal aid
69%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,003
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$33,056
$30k - $48k
$33,538
$48k - $75k
$30,443
$75k - $110k
$25,532
$110k+
$23,943
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$44,700,384
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,286,188

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
95%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,308
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$230
Students receiving federal loans
95%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,803
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,947

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
86%
Acceptance Rate
7216
Students Applied
391
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
96%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
28%
Submitting ACT
79%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1065
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
480
75th
560
Reading
25th
470
75th
560
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
22
Top 25%
50
Top 50%
84

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-468-6798
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,457
Total Number of Undergrads
3,039
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
80

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
61%
Residency
In-State Students
96%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
52%
White
30%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
49%
Student Organizations
37
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
17%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
scarlet and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-States Football Association
Total Male Athletes
201
Total Female Athletes
91
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Saint Xavier University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,600
Top 5 Cities
West Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Phoenix
Rockford
Top 5 Employers
Chicago Public Schools
Saint Xavier University
Chicago Police Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
UChicago Medicine
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$230

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Cara's Review

from Blue Island, IL

At SXU, there are helpful staff members, namely people who are willing to help and try to get you the resources you need. They have all types of study rooms and cafeterias and programs to take advant...

Amelia's Review

from Hales Corners, WI

St. Xavier University is a small diverse community where everyone is friendly and knows everyone. Teachers and staff are very helpful and want to see the students succeed. St. Xavier provide wonderful...

Nicole's Review

from Rolling Meadows, IL

SXU is a catholic institution, although all are welcome, that has small classes and great teachers. On campus we have a gym, our own lake, a chapel, great dorms, and a beautiful, small campus. The cla...