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Xavier University
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Information Summary
Ranks 187th overall and 8th in Ohio
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
91.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$36,320 |
| Admission
Success rate |
73% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
29 / 1275 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
14 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
88% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,666 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Cincinnati, OH 45207-1092
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,259 (9,259 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 2,862 (2.66 people per house) |
| Families | 1,784 (3.37 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 7,118 |
| Pop. — Asian | 70 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 28 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 51 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,073 |
| Pop. — Other | 59 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Xavier University?
Ranks 369th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $23,990 | $23,990 | $23,990 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $610 | $610 | $610 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $460 | $460 | $460 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $9,630 | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $535 | $535 | $535 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $36,320 | $36,320 | $36,320 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $35,720 | $35,720 | $35,720 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $26,770 | $26,770 | $26,770 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $21,850 |
$21,850 |
$21,850 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,060 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,200 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,060 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $600 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $600 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 5,649 (2,592 male / 3,057 female) |
| Admitted | 4,147 (1,892 male / 2,255 female) |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| First-time Enrollment | 858 (411 male / 447 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 858 (411 male / 447 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 6,666 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Xavier University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Xavier University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 161st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 81% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 28 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 278th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 76% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 630 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 645 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1070 / 1275 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,847 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,900 |
| Board Fee | $4,050 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Xavier University Ranks 3321st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,225 | 92 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,097 | 373 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $10,447 | 672 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,486 | 489 | |
| Any financial aid type | 726 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Xavier University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 80 | 101 | 181 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 195 | 458 | 653 |
Hispanic | 59 | 78 | 137 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 82 | 76 | 158 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 7 | 7 | 14 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,294 | 3,066 | 5,360 |
Race Unknown | 79 | 84 | 163 |
| Total | 2,796 | 3,870 | 6,666 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Xavier University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 10 | 43 | 53 |
Hispanic | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 9 | 18 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | N/A | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 305 | 373 | 678 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 340 | 436 | 776 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Xavier University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 117 | 323 | |
| 38 | 78 | 116 | |
| 35 | 58 | 93 | |
| 2 | 73 | 75 | |
| 35 | 38 | 73 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Xavier University Ranks 862nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $62,884 ($65,710 male / $59,607 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 298 (160 male / 138 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 317 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,769,426 |
Xavier University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Xavier University is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For example, the university has a Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Urban Semester, Washington Semester and Weekend College. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Xavier University.
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- Education:
- Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, Junior High Education, Montessori Teacher Education, Music Teacher Education, Physics Teacher Education, Special Education
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing (RN)
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Natural Sciences
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Classics, French, German, Spanish
- History:
- History – General
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance/Banking, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management
- Popular majors:
- forty-eight percent health professions, thirty-two percent liberal arts, twelve percent business per marketing, twenty-six percent business per marketing, fourteen percent liberal arts, nine percent communications per journalism, six percent education, six percent psychology, five percent social sciences
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Sport/Fitness Administration
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Communications & Journalism:
- Advertising, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Radio/Television
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Social Sciences:
- Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
Xavier University Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty-five dollars regular application fee, thirty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For instance, there were three hundred and sixty-eight total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and ninety-six total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 66% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 89%. Remember that this can change at any time.
For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of February. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of February and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 15th of March. The regular application is due the 1st of February. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of February. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of March.
Xavier University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Job Skills and Minority Status. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-two percent scholarships per grants and thirty-eight percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Minority Status, Music/Drama and ROTC. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Xavier University Students
The school’s size is approximately three thousand, seven hundred and twenty-nine degree-seeking undergrads, seven hundred and sixty-five first-time degree-seeking freshmen and two thousand, seven hundred and eighty-six graduate enrollment. Additionally, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 66 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Further, the student body consists of fifty-one percent in-state students, forty-nine percent out-of-state students, fifty-six percent women, forty-four percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, eleven percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, seventy-nine percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, three percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-two percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-nine percent in top half of graduating class, forty-two percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-one percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Xavier University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety percent of first-year students live in college housing, forty-six percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Naturally, the school is located 5 miles from downtown.This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus.
Xavier University Athletics
The Musketeers are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball















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