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Summary
St. Xavier University is a private institution that was founded in 1846. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,968, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 120 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. St. Xavier University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 37. Its tuition and fees are $27,060 (2011-12).
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St Xavier University is a coeducational, private Catholic university founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and serving a diverse population of over 5,000 students. The University has two campus locations. The 74 acre Chicago campus is loacted in a residential neighborhood. The Orland Park campus is situated on 46 acres of wooded land in suburban Orland Park. St Xavier offers over 43 undergraduate degree programs and over 40 graduate degree options in the School of Nursing, School of Education, Graham School of Management and School of Arts and Sciences. St Xavier University seeks diversely talented students who will engage actively in a learning community that is intergenerational, multiethnic and international. Programs of study emphasize liberal arts and specialized professional education within a context of ethical concern and social responsibility. The University complements formal curricula with co-curricular services and programs intended to enhance lifelong learning, foster personal growth and develop leadership qualities. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1846 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $7,301,994 |
Applying
When applying to St. Xavier University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at St. Xavier University is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 53.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 53% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at St. Xavier University is 14:1, and the school has 43.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at St. Xavier University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Psychology; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.8 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 32% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
St. Xavier University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,968, with a gender distribution of 31.2 percent male students and 68.8 percent female students. 29.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 71.0 percent of students live off campus. St. Xavier University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
St. Xavier University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. St. Xavier University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at St. Xavier University, 90 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at St. Xavier University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 90% - High |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At St. Xavier University, 87.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $15,152.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $27,060 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,040 (2011-12) - Medium |
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