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