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Saint Xavier University

St. Xavier University St Xavier University

Chicago, Illinois 60655

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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

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Xavier University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,093

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1300.0%

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

Programs (81)

Student Life

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
8 Years$56,175
10 Years$58,656

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,700
Men
$57,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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