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Saint Xavier University
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  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

3700 W 103RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60655
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NAIA
Athletic Conference
Mid-States Football Association

From Saint Xavier University

Calling all doers. Saint Xavier University is for students who want more out of their futures. It’s where tradition meets innovation – where high-quality, student-centered programs, passionate faculty, and supportive staff provide more than 3,500 students with a transformative educational experience that prepares them to lead meaningful lives and successful careers.

The distinguished four-year private institution is the most affordable Catholic university in Illinois and offers an abundance of support services, programming and resources, and an active, collaborative learning environment that encourage personal and professional growth and prepares students to become compassionate leaders in their fields of study. A 16:1 student-faculty ratio and engaging professors offer a unique small-community experience while a diverse variety of undergraduate and graduate programs offer endless opportunities.

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Saint Xavier University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Range
950-1120
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$11,302 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$29,886 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 65 responses
66%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 67 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 67 responses

Majors

Nursing Major at Saint Xavier University

academic spotlight

Saint Xavier University's School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SONHS) prepares nursing students for the 21st-century health care workplace by teaching them to be strong, compassionate clinicians with a focus on health and wellness across diverse populations through innovative and creative educational models from a top-ranked program.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    53%
  • On Campus
    46%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,752 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
229
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
65%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 47 responses
  • Friendly
    40%
  • Athlete or Commuter
    23%
  • Very studious
    15%
  • Fake
    6%
  • Goal-Oriented
    6%
  • Determined
    4%
  • Ideologically Homogeneous
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
19%
Poll
79%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 78 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 91 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 52 responses
  • Diverse and accepting
    50%
  • Very welcoming
    25%
  • Determined
    10%
  • Fraudulent
    10%
  • Closed-off
    2%
  • Fast-paced
    2%
  • Home away from home
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
53%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 46 responses

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