Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University is a Catholic, coeducational, comprehensive university grounded in the tradition of the liberal arts and offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to 5,705 students from across the country.
As one of 18 colleges and universities sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University assists students in their search for truth and meaning by providing a scholarly, supportive community that promotes excellence in teaching; learning for life as well as for livelihood; and the cultivation of ethical and moral sensibilities to promote the common good.
Catholic and Mercy, Saint Xavier University welcomes students of all religious and faith traditions.
Saint Xavier University (SXU), is a coeducational institution of higher learning located in the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois. The university currently enrolls over 5,000 students and is known for its undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, business, and education.
The University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 at the request of Bishop William Quarter. It was originally named Saint Francis Xavier Female Academy, later renamed Saint Xavier College, and in 1992, officially became a university.
There are five major schools at Saint Xavier:
Saint Xavier's main campus is located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago, on the corner of 103rd Street and Central Park Avenue. It is a part of a Catholic school campus, sharing land with Mother McAuley and Brother Rice high schools. It is also located across the street from Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church and grammar school, which lie east of Central Park.
The university's main campus is made up of several buildings, including the Warde Academic Center, which is the oldest building on campus and houses administrative offices, the Shannon Center, McDonough Chapel, a large Catholic chapel, the Graham School of Management Building, Andrew Conference Center, Driehaus Center, Pulaski Center, Byrne Memorial Library and five dormitories.
Saint Xavier also has a campus located in Orland Park.
The school's sports teams compete in the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) as the Cougars.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 15% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Mid-States Football Association) Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf) Baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf) Track (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,350 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 170 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,793 | 37% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,432 | 51% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,091 | 97% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,289 | 71% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 69% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 6% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 471, Math: 480 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 590, Math: 590 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
