Overview
Enrollment
Located on Chicago's far southwest side in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood, Saint Xavier University is a private Catholic institution established in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, making it the city's first Catholic university. The 74-acre suburban campus combines historic red-brick buildings with modern academic facilities, anchored by the centrally located Warde Academic Center. Saint Xavier maintains selective admission standards and is particularly known for its nursing, education, and business programs, with the Graham School of Management serving as a hub for business education. The university operates as primarily residential, with multiple student housing options including four residence halls, while competing in the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, where the football and women's basketball programs have achieved notable success.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Saint Xavier University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Xavier University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#735 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#474 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#29 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#108 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1120 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,130 |
| Room and Board | $11,780 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,170 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,920 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Education | 15% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148627 IPEDS survey data for Saint Xavier University.
Current students may use the Saint Xavier University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024