Saint Xavier University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3301 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #928 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #860 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #15 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #254 of 2,598 | For Applied Mathematics |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 2,981
- Graduates
- 542
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 79% | 87% |
| Applicants | 7,833 | 3,002 | 4,831 |
| Admissions | 6,590 | 2,385 | 4,205 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 652 | 252 | 400 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
1,685 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
267 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1576 (45%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1247 (35%) |
| Black or African American | 424 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 108 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 82 (2%) |
| Asian | 80 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (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 $11,302 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 | $9,778 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,370 |
| $48-75K | $12,553 |
| $75-110K | $16,070 |
| $110K+ | $17,728 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,640 | $15,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,640 | $15,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,640 | $15,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,130 | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $1,130 | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,130 | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 510 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,340 |
| Room charge | $6,720 |
| Meal charge | $5,160 |
Saint Xavier University majors
Saint Xavier University has granted 651 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 265 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 | 138 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 57 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | 28 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | 28 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 35 | |
| Computer Science | 30 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 30 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 25 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | 10 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 9 | 13 |
| Finance, General | 19 | 3 |
| Accounting | 19 | 2 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | 11 |
| Nursing Science | 18 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Marketing, Other | 17 | |
| Chemistry, General | 16 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | |
| Sociology, General | 14 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | |
| Nursing Education | 10 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 8 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 8 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 8 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 7 |
| Nursing Administration | 8 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 5 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 4 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 3 | |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Political Communication | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 651 | 265 |
Saint Xavier University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 48% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Xavier University has published 1,375 scientific papers with 34,090 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Applied Mathematics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 18 |
| 1992 | 7 | 19 |
| 1993 | 10 | 14 |
| 1994 | 16 | 24 |
| 1995 | 9 | 18 |
| 1996 | 13 | 24 |
| 1997 | 14 | 29 |
| 1998 | 13 | 33 |
| 1999 | 10 | 43 |
| 2000 | 13 | 62 |
| 2001 | 20 | 102 |
| 2002 | 25 | 165 |
| 2003 | 20 | 204 |
| 2004 | 28 | 353 |
| 2005 | 41 | 600 |
| 2006 | 54 | 577 |
| 2007 | 46 | 694 |
| 2008 | 64 | 988 |
| 2009 | 57 | 1280 |
| 2010 | 61 | 1451 |
| 2011 | 71 | 1301 |
| 2012 | 62 | 1423 |
| 2013 | 47 | 1406 |
| 2014 | 55 | 1416 |
| 2015 | 68 | 1383 |
| 2016 | 55 | 1439 |
| 2017 | 60 | 1516 |
| 2018 | 57 | 1821 |
| 2019 | 55 | 1950 |
| 2020 | 52 | 2490 |
| 2021 | 63 | 3461 |
| 2022 | 52 | 3480 |
| 2023 | 58 | 3581 |
Notable alumni
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Craig Robinson
- Enrolled in Saint Xavier University
- Graduated with Master of Education
- Occupations
- film actorwritertelevision actoractorsinger
- Biography
-
Craig Phillip Robinson is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for portraying Darryl Philbin on The Office (2005–2013). He also portrayed Ray Heyworth on Mr. Robot (2016), LeVar "Freight Train" Brown on The Cleveland Show (2009–2013), and Doug "the Pontiac Bandit" Judy on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021). He also frequently collaborates with Seth Rogen, including the films Pineapple Express (2008), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), This Is the End (2013), and Sausage Party (2016). Robinson has appeared in numerous other television shows and films, including Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), Get On Up (2014), An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018), and Dolemite Is My Name (2019), as well as voicing characters in films such as Shrek Forever After (2010) and The Bad Guys (2022). He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the film Morris from America.
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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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Clayton Fejedelem
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Clayton Daniel Fejedelem is an American football safety and special teamer who is a free agent. He played college football at Saint Xavier and Illinois, and was drafted 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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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 | 504 |
| 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 |