Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,087
Graduate Enrollment: 648
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 84.79%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 49.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 81.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 64.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 53.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 42.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 34.1%
Black: 11.9%
Hispanic: 47.8%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Black: 11.9%
Hispanic: 47.8%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,895
In-State tuition: $35,060Out-of-State tuition: $35,060
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,640 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,110 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,822 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,110 (2022)
Average Family Income: $54,664 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,399 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 52.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 84.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,223 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $236 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,033 |
| $30k-48k | $10,758 |
| $48k-75k | $13,542 |
| $75k-110k | $17,591 |
| $110k+ | $17,922 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 38%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,223 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,884 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,801 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 52.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,706 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $56,116 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 29 | $26,311 | $230 | $27,093 ($2,258) | $48,379 ($4,032) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | $26,040 | $265 | $45,257 ($3,771) | $51,833 ($4,319) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 24 | $27,000 | $253 | ||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 4 | $42,052 ($3,504) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 36 | $27,000 | $271 | $34,362 ($2,864) | $56,487 ($4,707) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 15 | $23,716 | $232 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 17 | $27,000 | $273 | $26,562 ($2,214) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 30 | $16,420 | $159 | $23,965 ($1,997) | $61,614 ($5,135) |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 32 | $535 | $57,871 ($4,823) | $67,399 ($5,617) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 147 | $27,188 | $276 | $70,059 ($5,838) | $74,864 ($6,239) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 82 | $306 | $97,453 ($8,121) | $106,161 ($8,847) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 73 | $26,845 | $265 | $42,607 ($3,551) | $57,865 ($4,822) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 27 | $480 | $75,935 ($6,328) | $92,955 ($7,746) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 32 | $23,326 | $241 | $53,575 ($4,465) | $68,600 ($5,717) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 39 | $23,326 | $244 | $47,853 ($3,988) | $72,197 ($6,016) |
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 28 | $72,891 ($6,074) | $84,128 ($7,011) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 43 | $26,047 | $257 | $42,306 ($3,526) | $59,031 ($4,919) |
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 16 | $22,280 | $233 | $43,814 ($3,651) | |
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 20 | $491 | $74,270 ($6,189) | $69,489 ($5,791) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 14 | $301 | $51,589 ($4,299) | $53,670 ($4,473) | |
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 4 | $47,431 ($3,953) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | $29,854 | $286 | $43,667 ($3,639) | $45,479 ($3,790) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $305 | $51,168 ($4,264) | $54,316 ($4,526) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 16 | $27,194 | $245 | $42,427 ($3,536) | $49,108 ($4,092) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | $59,570 ($4,964) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 10 | $34,488 ($2,874) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | $20,751 ($1,729) | $34,913 ($2,909) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 30 | $31,000 | $276 | $33,505 ($2,792) | $40,385 ($3,365) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 43 | $26,939 | $234 | $31,134 ($2,595) | $46,068 ($3,839) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 64 | $25,740 | $265 | $28,968 ($2,414) | |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $70,722Full time faculty: 33%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $22,786,022 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $34,523,423 (2022)