Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
85% admitted · $37,499/yr after aid
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $31,905
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $69,118
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Xavier University is a private nonprofit college in Cincinnati, OH with 4,207 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1217 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,905 per year ($26,294 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,118 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 16,750
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 14,694
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 8%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing553–660
200800
SAT Math550–650
200800
ACT Composite22–29
136
What Xavier University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $69,060
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $52,680
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$26,294
- $30–48k$24,704
- $48–75k$28,466
- $75–110k$32,234
- $110k+$34,482
Get a personal estimate with Xavier University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $69,118
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,207
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 18%
- White73%
- Hispanic7%
- Black12%
- Asian2%
Xavier University FAQ
What is Xavier University's acceptance rate?+
Xavier University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Xavier University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 553–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1217.
What ACT score do you need for Xavier University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.
Is Xavier University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Xavier University?+
In Fall 2023, 16,750 students applied to Xavier University and 14,694 were admitted; 1,229 enrolled.
Does Xavier University consider legacy status?+
No. Xavier University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Xavier University require an essay?+
Xavier University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Xavier University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $69,060 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,905.
What is Xavier University's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 206622 · How we use this data
Similar colleges
Closest in selectivity and size
Colleges near Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
85% admitted · $24,917/yr after aid
GSC
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
Cincinnati, OH
46% admitted · $17,041/yr after aid
CCN
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH
59% admitted · $17,566/yr after aid
GBS
Gods Bible School and College
Cincinnati, OH
75% admitted · $11,848/yr after aid