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Saint Xavier University

St. Xavier University St Xavier University

Chicago, Illinois 60655

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1846
Motto
Via Veritas Vita
Mascot
Cougar
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

Plan Your Visit

86%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,030Students
15:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$58,656Earnings 10yr
$12,093Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,840
Room & Board$12,480
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$42,237
Average Net Price$12,093
Median Debt at Graduation$22,223
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,181
$30–48K$8,699
$48–75K$11,794
$75–110K$16,705
$110K+$18,294

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)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

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%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
3,030
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
56%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Black 12%
Hispanic 52%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.0%
Freshman Retention74.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,784
10 Years$58,656

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

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
13 mi(23 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
93 mi(161 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
157 mi(272 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare21 mi
MKE Milwaukee86 mi
IND Indianapolis156 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA855 mi · ~24h 42m drive
New York, NY715 mi · ~20h 39m drive
Hartford, CT775 mi · ~22h 23m drive
Providence, RI839 mi · ~24h 14m drive
Albany, NY717 mi · ~20h 43m drive
Syracuse, NY597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Rochester, NY525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Buffalo, NY459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Philadelphia, PA667 mi · ~19h 16m drive
Pittsburgh, PA411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Harrisburg, PA573 mi · ~16h 33m drive
Newark, NJ706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Washington, DC594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Baltimore, MD606 mi · ~17h 30m drive
Atlanta, GA579 mi · ~16h 44m drive
Charlotte, NC582 mi · ~16h 49m drive
Raleigh, NC637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
Miami, FL1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive
Orlando, FL977 mi · ~28h 13m drive
Tampa, FL996 mi · ~28h 46m drive
Nashville, TN386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
New Orleans, LA823 mi · ~23h 47m drive
Richmond, VA618 mi · ~17h 51m drive
Chicago, IL13 mi · ~23 min drive
Detroit, MI243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Minneapolis, MN359 mi · ~10h 22m drive
St. Louis, MO250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Kansas City, MO403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Indianapolis, IN157 mi · ~4h 32m drive
Columbus, OH274 mi · ~7h 55m drive
Cleveland, OH311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Milwaukee, WI93 mi · ~2h 41m drive
Dallas, TX793 mi · ~22h 55m drive
Houston, TX929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Austin, TX968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
San Antonio, TX1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive
Los Angeles, CA1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive
San Francisco, CA1851 mi · ~53h 28m drive
San Diego, CA1725 mi · ~49h 50m drive
Seattle, WA1734 mi · ~50h 6m drive
Portland, OR1755 mi · ~50h 42m drive
Denver, CO913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
Phoenix, AZ1444 mi · ~41h 43m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1254 mi · ~36h 14m drive
Honolulu, HI4245 mi · ~122h 38m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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