Saint Xavier University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3390 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #948 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #880 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #15 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #264 of 2,749 | For Applied Mathematics |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 3,039
- Graduates
- 418
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.sxu.edu
Saint Xavier University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Xavier University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 82% | 88% |
| Applicants | 7,216 | 2,736 | 4,480 |
| Admissions | 6,188 | 2,235 | 3,953 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 754 | 301 | 453 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
1,941 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
229 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1654 (48%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1129 (33%) |
| Black or African American | 406 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 105 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 82 (2%) |
| Asian | 76 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Xavier University is $11,943 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,181 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,699 |
| $48-75K | $11,794 |
| $75-110K | $16,705 |
| $110K+ | $18,294 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,680 | $15,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,680 | $15,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,680 | $15,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,160 | $410 |
| Fee in-state | $1,160 | $410 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,160 | $410 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 510 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,340 |
| Room charge | $6,720 |
| Meal charge | $5,420 |
Saint Xavier University majors
Saint Xavier University has granted 692 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs and 254 master's across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Xavier University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 194 | |
| Psychology, General | 61 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 55 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | 30 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 31 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 34 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 33 | |
| Computer Science | 31 | |
| Finance, General | 29 | 1 |
| Accounting | 27 | |
| Marketing, Other | 26 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | 7 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 18 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 18 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 17 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Nursing Education | 14 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | 9 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 11 | |
| Nursing Administration | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Nursing Science | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 5 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 5 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 2 | |
| Gerontology | 2 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | |
| Management Science | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 2 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Graphic Design | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Political Communication | 1 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 692 | 254 |
Saint Xavier University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 52% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Xavier University has published 1,519 scientific papers with 46,671 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Applied Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 19 |
| 1993 | 12 | 19 |
| 1994 | 19 | 29 |
| 1995 | 10 | 39 |
| 1996 | 15 | 33 |
| 1997 | 15 | 35 |
| 1998 | 14 | 45 |
| 1999 | 13 | 58 |
| 2000 | 14 | 66 |
| 2001 | 19 | 126 |
| 2002 | 31 | 252 |
| 2003 | 30 | 395 |
| 2004 | 38 | 615 |
| 2005 | 39 | 572 |
| 2006 | 67 | 785 |
| 2007 | 45 | 970 |
| 2008 | 48 | 1143 |
| 2009 | 64 | 1430 |
| 2010 | 61 | 1470 |
| 2011 | 86 | 1538 |
| 2012 | 68 | 1632 |
| 2013 | 54 | 1667 |
| 2014 | 57 | 1673 |
| 2015 | 71 | 1696 |
| 2016 | 58 | 1844 |
| 2017 | 60 | 2080 |
| 2018 | 70 | 2386 |
| 2019 | 57 | 2586 |
| 2020 | 57 | 3251 |
| 2021 | 68 | 4359 |
| 2022 | 53 | 4101 |
| 2023 | 64 | 4452 |
| 2024 | 40 | 4375 |
Notable alumni
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Craig Robinson
- Enrolled in Saint Xavier University
- Graduated with Master of Education
- Occupations
- singeractortelevision actorwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
Craig Phillip Robinson is an American actor, comedian, and musician. The accolades he has received include nominations for five Screen Actors Guild Awards, an Independent Spirit Award, and a Daytime Emmy Award.
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Clayton Fejedelem
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Clayton Fejedelem is an American professional football safety and special teamer. He played college football at Saint Xavier and Illinois, and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Susan Catania
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Susan Catania was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1973 to 1983. She was involved in women's rights issues, and she led the unsuccessful effort to get the federal Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ratified by the Illinois General Assembly. Catania also served as chairperson of the Illinois Commission on the Status of Women. A representative from Chicago, she was described as a liberal, feminist, and maverick member of the Republican legislative caucus.
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Mike Rizzo
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Michael Anthony Rizzo is an American baseball front office executive who is the president of baseball operations and general manager of the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Andrew Velasquez
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Andrew Velasquez III is the former Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region V. He coordinated preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities for the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Prior to his appointment as Region V administrator he served as Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Executive Director of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communication.
General info
| Alternative names | SXU St. Xavier University St Xavier University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1846 |
| Motto | Via, Veritas, Vita The Way, The Truth, The Life |
| Colors | scarlet, gray |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 484 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3700 W 103rd St Chicago, Illinois, 60655 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 7732983000 |