Saint Xavier University, founded by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas who continue to sponsor the University through the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, is an independent, Catholic, comprehensive University offering bachelor's and master's degrees to a diverse population of over 5,000 students.
Recognized as one of the top 40 comprehensive master's universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2009, Saint Xavier University's undergraduate enrollment grew 11% from 2003 to 2008, and eight new facilities were added over the last eight years. With more than 43 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate program options in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, the Graham School of Management, and the School for Continuing and Professional Studies, Saint Xavier offers a firm foundation in the liberal arts along with solid career preparation.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Recommendations (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
470
570
SAT Math
470
570
SAT Writing
460
540
ACT Composite
20
24
ACT English
20
24
ACT Math
19
25
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Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$18,350
$19,640
$21,236
Books and supplies
$900
$900
$900
Room and board (on campus)
$7,060
$7,414
$7,626
Room and board (off campus)
$5,877
$6,077
$6,077
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (773) 298-3070
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 100%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,064
State/Local Grants: $5,072
Institutional Grants: $9,756
Student Loans: $3,810
