School Information

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Total Enrollment 5,028
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Saint Xavier University

http://www.sxu.edu
3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60655
(773) 298-3000

Saint Xavier University, a Catholic institution inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, educates men and women to search for truth, to think critically, to communicate effectively, and to serve wisely and compassionately in support of human dignity and the common good.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Saint Xavier University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 93.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $21,091), and 74% receive loans ($7,731 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,007. Off campus it is around $6,414.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Saint Xavier University is $17,993 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 12,175 people applied to Saint Xavier University. Of the applicants, 25.0% were admitted (23.0% male & 26.0% female ) and 14.0% accepted (15.0% male and 14.0% female)

Of the 3,084 undergraduate students at Saint Xavier University, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (77.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 84.0% of the 1,944 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     88.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     76.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     20.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     25.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     53.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (773) 298-3000
Admissions Office Email admission@sxu.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admission 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, IL 60655
Admissions Website http://www.sxu.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.sxu.edu/admission/application/apply.asp
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Saint Xavier University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Saint Xavier University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 512
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 487
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 597
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 455
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 592
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Saint Xavier University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 40
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 40
Botany/Plant Biology 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 9 180 173
Accounting 0 36
Actuarial Science 0
Business Administration and Management, General 0 41
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 9 5 17
Business/Commerce, General 67
Customer Service Management 3
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 1
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 56
Finance, General 28 18
Financial Planning and Services 6
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 9
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
International Business/Trade/Commerce 8 0
Investments and Securities 9
Management Information Systems, General 2 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 34 9
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 4
Taxation 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 24
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24
Computer and information sciences and support services 9 3
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 3
Computer Science 9
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 0
Education 0 116 633
Art Teacher Education 3
Biology Teacher Education 4
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 25
Curriculum and Instruction 0 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 18 1
Education, General 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 45
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 44
Elementary Education and Teaching 0 59 62
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 8 0
History Teacher Education 10
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 5 0
Music Teacher Education 0
Reading Teacher Education 45
Secondary Education and Teaching 0 29
Social Science Teacher Education 8
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 378
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
Engineering 0
Engineering, Other 0
English language and literature/letters 12 0
English Language and Literature, General 12 0
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0
Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2 137 88
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 9
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 2 15
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 0
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 16
Nursing, Other 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 114 0
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 0
Pre-Dentistry Studies 0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 0
Pre-Veterinary Studies 0
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 0 0
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 13
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0 23 31
History 10
History, General 10
Legal professions and studies 0
Pre-Law Studies 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 61 0
General Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 61
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2
Biological and Physical Sciences 2
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical sciences 7
Chemistry, General 7
Chemistry, Other 0
Psychology 0 49 0
Counseling Psychology 0 28 0
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 8
Psychology, General 13
Security and protective services 27 0
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 0 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27
Social sciences 28
International Relations and Affairs 6
Political Science and Government, General 9
Social Sciences, General 1
Social Sciences, Other 0
Sociology 12
Theology and religious vocations 0 0
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 0
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual and performing arts 12
Art/Art Studies, General 7
Music Management and Merchandising 0
Music Performance, General 3
Music, General 2
Voice and Opera 0
 
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