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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.

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Saint Xavier University

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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.

History

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.

Academic schools and departments

There are five major schools at Saint Xavier:

  • The College of Arts and Sciences
  • The School of Continuing and Professional Studies
  • The School of Education
  • The Graham School of Management
  • The School of Nursing

Campuses

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.

Athletics

The school's sports teams compete in the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) as the Cougars.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,062
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,350
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 59%
Men 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 66%
African-American 14%
Other 11%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 89%
Indiana 2%
Missouri 1%
Minnesota 1%
Wisconsin 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 15%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 69% (Selective)
Test Scores  
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 Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at Saint Xavier University

Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Saint Xavier University

Career Education Majors

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