Saint Xavier University

Academic Vision Incorporates the Ministry of the Catholic Church

Saint Xavier is an officially recognized ministry of the Catholic Church, and as such, its central activities of teaching, learning, scholarship, and service are grounded in traditional Catholic theological principles.

Saint Xavier challenges students to search for truth through careful observation, critical analysis, vigorous debate, theological reflection, and ethical decision-making that incorporates respect for the inherent dignity of others. The university encourages students to become familiar with the richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition and the imperatives of Catholic social teaching, while also welcoming input and participation from other religious and non-religious communities.

Commitment and Cooperation in a Strong, Comprehensive, Diverse General Education Program

Saint Xavier University offers challenging academic programs that are characterized by a strong sense of cooperation among faculty, students, staff, administration, and members of the community. SXU is committed to providing outstanding course work, resources, and instructional facilities that support excellence in teaching and learning.

Faculty members develop and teach courses in their respective areas of advanced study, extend research in their disciplines, and produce scholarly and creative work that serves the university and the community. This community of shared concern for successful teaching and learning is infused by the distinctive qualities and values of Saint Xavier.

Students are provided with a wide range of course work, community experiences, co-curricular activities, and support services that support and enhance learning at all levels. The university seeks to develop excellence in students of diverse talents, experiences, knowledge, interests, and cultures.

A Diverse Variety of Academics for a Diverse and Talented Student Body

Saint Xavier University offers students a wide variety of high-quality academic programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the Schools of Education, Nursing, and the Graham School of Management. The SXU School for Continuing and Professional Studies features programs and services specifically tailored to the unique needs of adult learners.

The university also sponsors enrichment opportunities such as international education, on-campus clinics, campus program development, and opportunities for public discourse. By providing a wealth of academic offerings, USX provides students with a solid foundation in liberal arts and professional education, thereby helping them to become well-rounded members of society.

Activities and Organizations Invite Students to Become Involved

Saint Xavier University sponsors numerous activities and events in conjunction with campus life. Events are designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and are subsidized by the university's Student Activity Fund (SAF), which is created from fees included with student tuition.

The Activity Fund provides for major campus speakers, off-campus trips, student organization activities, multicultural nights, cultural heritage months, theater productions, and much more.

Student participation is always welcomed in campus life events and activities, and guests are generally allowed. Students can learn about upcoming events by signing up to receive e-mail alerts, or by checking the flyers and bulletin boards on campus.

Special Support Services Help Meet the Needs of Students

The Learning and Disability Services (LCDS) office is the central source for academic support for students at Saint Xavier University. The LCDS office is available to provide assistance when a student wants to know more about a new subject, is having trouble understanding or mastering course content, or needs assistance with an assignment.

Students can participate in academic skills workshops, strategy and skills instruction, and tutoring services in a quiet, distraction-reduced environment for study and learning. Expert tutoring and academic assistance is provided free of charge to currently enrolled students. The LCDS office also coordinates all services for students with disabilities.

• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Botany/Plant Biology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Kindergarten/Preschool Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biology Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish Language Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Speech-Language Pathology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Biological and Physical Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Counseling Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Social Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Relations and Affairs
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music
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• Music Performance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied5,520
• Accepted4,579
• Acceptance Rate82%
• Enrolled2,993
• Female Applicants3,748
• Females Accepted3,111
• Female Acceptance Rate83%
• Male Applicants1,772
• Males Accepted1,468
• Male Acceptance Rate82%
• Applying
• Application Fee$25
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some Interview
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.40
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 440 590
• SAT Math 485 615
• SAT Writing 480 555
• ACT Composite 20 25
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$26,280
• Out-of-state tuition *$26,280
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$780.00
• Room and board *$9,040.00
• Room only *$5,350.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,993
• Male Student Percentage32%
• Female Student Percentage68%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino16.81%
• Black or African American17.24%
• White or Caucasian52.86%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.47%
• Asian2.24%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
• Two or more races2.07%
• Unknown7.02%
• Other Student Statistics
• International BreakoutNot Reported
• Out-of-state Students5% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 29%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations No
• Most popular organizations Student Activities Board, Black Student Union, UNIDOS (Hispanic Organization), Student Nurses Association, Business Students Association
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Not Reported
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division X Yes
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cross-country running No No No
• Football No Division X Yes
• Golf No Division X Yes
• Soccer No Division X Yes
• Softball No No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball No Division X Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division X Yes
• Football No No No
• Golf No No No
• Soccer No Division X Yes
• Softball No Division X Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division X Yes
• Weight Lifting No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty431
• Full-time Percentage40%
• Part-time Percentage60%
• Female Percentage61%
• Male Percentage39%
• Student:Faculty Ratio14:1 or 3,432 students to 258 faculty