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Xavier University

Xavier University is a medium, private institution located in Cincinnati, oh. Founded in 1831, Xavier University offers undergraduate degrees in 135 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
4,239 undergraduates
$48,126 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Xavier University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 86.4%
SAT score average 1217
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.69
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Xavier University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Marketing
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $48,126
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,820
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $3,200
Cost of attendance* $66,446
Average financial aid package $32,810
Estimated cost $33,636 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $48,126
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,820
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $3,200
Cost of attendance* $66,446
Average financial aid package $32,810
Estimated cost $33,636 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Xavier University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Xavier University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,239, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

5,501

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
71%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Xavier University, students love their 4 Paws for Ability, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207
5137453301
https://www.xavier.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

4 paws for ability

Outdoor club

A xavier christmas

Student nurse organization

American marketing association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Xavier University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Xavier University?

Xavier University is located in Cincinnati, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Xavier University? 

The acceptance rate for Xavier University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Xavier University?

The average high school GPA for Xavier University students was 3.69.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Xavier University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Xavier University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $265,784.

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