Saint Xavier University
St. Xavier University St Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois 60655
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Saint Xavier University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,656 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,093.
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News & Alerts
Saint Xavier University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
13.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,699
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
23
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (81)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
- •74% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Saint Xavier University was founded as a women's college by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 at the request of William Quarter, Bishop of Chicago.
- •With the City of Chicago less than 10 years old, the religious sisters, under the guidance of Mary Francis Xavier Warde, established Saint Francis Xavier Female Academy.
- •In the year 1846, five sisters of Mercy were sent to the city of Chicago from Pittsburgh to start Catholic work in the new city.
- •The original campus (then referred to as an academy), soon gained, in 1847, a state charter which allowed for the granting of degrees from the academy.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average