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Xavier University

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Start: 2026-04-22T10:00:00
Location: Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-1092

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Known for health sciences

Xavier University is a private institution in Cincinnati with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1224, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,873 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,342.

Established

1831

Motto

Vidit Mirabilia Magna

Mascot

D'Artagnan the MusketeerThe Blue Blob

Type

Private university

Conference

Midwestern City Conference

Division

Division I

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88%Acceptance

1224SAT Avg

4,723Students

11:1Student:Faculty

71%Grad Rate

$64,873Earnings 10yr

$32,342Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Xavier University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1224

Reading & WritingMid: 600

530658

MathMid: 585

530640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1224

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$48,125

Room & Board$13,820

Books & Supplies$1,300

Total Cost of Attendance$62,293

Average Net Price$32,342

Median Debt at Graduation$23,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,499

$30–48K$28,563

$48–75K$31,527

$75–110K$32,456

$110K+$34,548

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,342

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (135)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

4,723

Gender Split

56% / 44%

Women / Men

First Generation

16%

Pell Grant Recipients

14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%

Black 12%

Hispanic 6%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.5%

Freshman Retention82.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,758

8 Years$57,972

10 Years$64,873

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$53,000

Men

$65,100

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Horizon League

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History & Fun Facts

•Xavier College in 1848 Xavier University is the fourth oldest Jesuit University and the sixth oldest Catholic university in the United States.
•The school was founded in 1831 as a men's college in downtown Cincinnati next to St.
•The Athenaeum, as it was then called, was dedicated to the patronage of Saint Francis Xavier by Bishop Edward Fenwick on October 17, 1831.
•Upon Bishop John Baptist Purcell's request, the Society of Jesus took control of The Athenaeum in 1840, and the name was changed to St.
•Xavier College moved in 1912 to its current Evanston location, about 5 miles (8.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from OH state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

97 mi(168 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

99 mi(172 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

219 mi(380 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati12 mi

CMH Columbus103 mi

IND Indianapolis105 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA735 mi · ~21h 14m drive

New York, NY565 mi · ~16h 19m drive

Hartford, CT646 mi · ~18h 40m drive

Providence, RI710 mi · ~20h 31m drive

Albany, NY609 mi · ~17h 36m drive

Syracuse, NY510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

Rochester, NY452 mi · ~13h 3m drive

Buffalo, NY389 mi · ~11h 14m drive

Philadelphia, PA499 mi · ~14h 25m drive

Pittsburgh, PA254 mi · ~7h 20m drive

Harrisburg, PA411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Newark, NJ556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

Washington, DC399 mi · ~11h 32m drive

Baltimore, MD421 mi · ~12h 10m drive

Atlanta, GA373 mi · ~10h 47m drive

Charlotte, NC337 mi · ~9h 44m drive

Raleigh, NC396 mi · ~11h 26m drive

Miami, FL958 mi · ~27h 41m drive

Orlando, FL754 mi · ~21h 47m drive

Tampa, FL782 mi · ~22h 35m drive

Nashville, TN242 mi · ~6h 59m drive

New Orleans, LA711 mi · ~20h 32m drive

Richmond, VA397 mi · ~11h 28m drive

Chicago, IL251 mi · ~7h 15m drive

Detroit, MI232 mi · ~6h 42m drive

Minneapolis, MN604 mi · ~17h 27m drive

St. Louis, MO310 mi · ~8h 57m drive

Kansas City, MO541 mi · ~15h 38m drive

Indianapolis, IN99 mi · ~2h 52m drive

Columbus, OH97 mi · ~2h 48m drive

Cleveland, OH219 mi · ~6h 20m drive

Milwaukee, WI323 mi · ~9h 20m drive

Dallas, TX817 mi · ~23h 36m drive

Houston, TX896 mi · ~25h 53m drive

Austin, TX970 mi · ~28h 1m drive

San Antonio, TX1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive

Los Angeles, CA1895 mi · ~54h 45m drive

San Francisco, CA2040 mi · ~58h 56m drive

San Diego, CA1871 mi · ~54h 3m drive

Seattle, WA1967 mi · ~56h 49m drive

Portland, OR1981 mi · ~57h 14m drive

Denver, CO1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive

Phoenix, AZ1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1450 mi · ~41h 53m drive

Honolulu, HI4432 mi · ~128h 2m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Cincinnati (CVG)12 miles

Rental car

18 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

24 min$14-24

Columbus (CMH)103 miles

Rental car

155 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

206 min$124-206

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Xavier University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award