Saint Xavier University Tuition & Cost

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How Much Does It Cost to Attend?

Sticker Price

$55,630
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

Annual Tuition & Costs

The annual tuition to attend Saint Xavier University is $37,940. The cost is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Room and board fees are an additional $12,860. For educational materials, students should allocate approximately $1,200 for books and supplies plus $1,190 for other fees charged by the school. Finally, students should budget $2,440 for miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. With all these fees considered, the expected total cost to attend Saint Xavier University on a full-time basis is $55,630 per annum.

Housing Costs

On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $12,860 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in Chicago should budget at least this amount.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and educational supplies is $1,200.

Other Living Expenses

If living on-campus, students should budget for $2,440 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $3,888 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

All price data is sourced from the IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Saint Xavier University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $11,318* in 2023/2024. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses.

Average Net Price 2023/2024

$11,318

Below is the average net price by student family income.

Net Price by Income Saint Xavier University
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$7,572
$30,001 to $48,000$7,702
$48,001 to $75,000$9,715
$75,001 to $110,000$15,132
$110,000+$17,864

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Saint Xavier University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that your net price will fluctuate based on factors such as family income, assets and individual financial need. Net price is the out-of-pocket total cost that students end up paying or financing though student loans.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Financial Aid

100% of full-time undergrad Saint Xavier University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $31,985 per student during the 2023/2024 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back.

Pell Grants

69 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2023/2024 was $6,132. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Saint Xavier University, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Loans

90% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,346 and 3% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $11,794.

Financial Aid Saint Xavier University
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $31,985 100%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $21,602 100%
Pell Grants $6,132 69%
Other Federal Grants $614 38%
State and Local Grants $8,164 72%
Federal Student Loans $4,346 90%
Other Student Loans $11,794 3%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024

Financial Aid Mix - $55,630 Total Cost

CollegeSimply has modeled example payment coverage for the annual tuition and living expenses of $55,630. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

Grants 60%
Loans 8%
Out of Pocket 32%

Grants and Scholarships

60% - $31,985

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, Saint Xavier University or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans

8% - $4,346

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket Cost

32% - $16,859

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it really could cost you out of pocket to go to Saint Xavier University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $45,272. The loan balance of $45,272 is a four year multiple of the $11,318 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $515 could be required to pay off your student loan. The total of all payments including interest would sum $61,741.83.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 6.52%.

Example student loan for Saint Xavier University
Example Loan $45,272
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 6.52%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $514.52
Total Interest Paid $16,469.83
Sum of All Loan Payments $61,741.83

Student Loan Affordability

In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending Saint Xavier University, should consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $61,741.83 would be needed to afford a $514.52 monthly payment in the example $45,272.00 loan modeled above. This assumes a repayment over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below. View statistics about Saint Xavier University student loan debt and graduate salaries under student outcomes.

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$222,520
Projected degree price by year for Saint Xavier University
Year All Residents
1 $55,630
2 $57,180
3 $58,774
4 $60,412

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Saint Xavier University to be $222,520 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 2.8% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Tuition Details

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Saint Xavier University
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
All Residents $680 $2,040 $2,720

Estimated cost for a class at Saint Xavier University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Saint Xavier University versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Saint Xavier University Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

Tuition History

Historical tuition and price increases for Saint Xavier University.

Tuition history for Saint Xavier University
Year Tuition Annual Increase
2023 $35,680 3%
2022 $34,640 2%
2021 $33,960 1%
2020 $33,630 1%
2019 $33,300 1.5%
2018 $32,800 1.5%
2017 $32,320 3.5%
2016 $31,220 4%
2015 $30,020 2.5%
2014 $29,280 4%
2013 $28,150 7.1%
2012 $26,280 6%
2011 $24,790 1.8%
2010 $24,340 5.8%
2009 $23,006 8.3%
2008 $21,236 7.2%
2007 $19,810 7%
2006 $18,520 6.9%
2005 $17,320 3.9%
2004 $16,670 4.7%
2003 $15,920 5.2%
2002 $15,130 4.1%
2001 $14,530 5.6%
2000 $13,760 4.6%
1999 $13,160 4.8%
1998 $12,560 4%
1997 $12,080 4.1%
1996 $11,600 5.7%
1995 $10,970 6.1%
1994 $10,340 7.2%
1993 $9,650 9.2%
1992 $8,840 9.8%
1991 $8,050 7.6%
1990 $7,480 11.1%
1989 $6,730 9.3%
1988 $6,160 7.3%
1987 $5,740

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148627.

Last updated: August 2026