Saint Xavier University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Chicago, IL
5.0 1 review

#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,485

Location Chicago, Illinois
Website sxu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Saint Xavier University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

84.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.6%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,940

Costs for Saint Xavier University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,940
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,190
Room and Board		$12,860
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,440
Total One Year Cost		$55,630

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Xavier University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 24% of students major in Business, 21% in Health Professions, and 15% in Education.