Xavier University

Xavier University Overview

Xavier University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Cincinnati, Ohio. X was founded in 1831 and the school presently has around 6,651 students a year, including 5,145 undergrads. X ensures housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by October 1.

Student Activities at X

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of X's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? X students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

X does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? X has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at X on the Student Life page.

Is X a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better view of what X offers and if the college could be the right college for you.

X Acceptance Rate 2022

X is moderately difficult to get into. Around 84% of applicants get into X each year. Last year, 15,199 students applied to X and 12,770 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at X

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at X, around 83% return for their sophomore year. 75% of X undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook X Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 64% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent X grads is $40,600 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Xavier University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

X's endowment was valued at $153.5 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, X spends about $9,678 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at X

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

X meets 67.6% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $31,628 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $11,680 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at X.

Based on this information, is X the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is X a good school for you?

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Where is X?

X is located in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the suburbs of Cincinnati.

If you would like to see X for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 71 to Cincinnati, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.

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