Saint Xavier University
St. Xavier University St Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois 60655
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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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
13.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.2%/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%
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.
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
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium