Chicago, Illinois · Private Non-Profit ·City

Saint Xavier University

Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 16% value

84.3% Acceptance $10,970 Avg net price 56.6% Graduate $58,656 Median earnings 3,096 Students

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At a glance

Basics

Type: Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
Enrollment: 3,096 students
Women / Men: 61.1% / 38.9%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 84.3%

Cost

Avg net price: $10,970
Sticker price: $43,244
Tuition (in-state): $37,940
Tuition (out-of-state): $37,940

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 56.6%
Retention rate: 75.7%
Median earnings (10y): $58,656
Median debt: $22,223 (~$241/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants: 58.9%
Take federal loans: 86.5%

All majors at Saint Xavier University

56 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major	Program signal
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	17.5%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	9.0%
Business/Commerce, General	7.2%
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	5.5%
Biology, General	5.3%
Psychology, General	4.8%
Marketing	4.6%
Finance and Financial Management Services	3.9%
Criminal Justice and Corrections	3.7%
Special Education and Teaching	3.2%
Computer Science	3.1%
Accounting and Related Services	3.1%
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	2.8%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	2.7%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other	2.6%
Communication and Media Studies	2.1%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1.9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	1.9%
Business Administration, Management and Operations	1.8%
Chemistry	1.7%
Sociology	1.4%
Fine and Studio Arts	1.0%
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	1.0%
Information Science/Studies	0.8%
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	0.8%
Political Science and Government	0.6%
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	0.5%
Biological and Physical Sciences	0.5%
Human Resources Management and Services	0.5%
Computer and Information Sciences, General	0.4%
English Language and Literature, General	0.4%
Philosophy	0.4%
Social Sciences, General	0.4%
Music	0.4%
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	0.3%
Computer Engineering	0.3%
Mathematics and Statistics, Other	0.3%
International Relations and National Security Studies	0.3%
History	0.3%
Design and Applied Arts	0.2%
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	0.1%
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	0.1%
Education, General	0.1%
Public Administration	0.1%
Health and Medical Administrative Services	0.1%
Curriculum and Instruction	Listed
Educational Administration and Supervision	Listed
Educational/Instructional Media Design	Listed
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	Listed
Mathematics	Listed
Gerontology	Listed
Religion/Religious Studies	Listed
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	Listed
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Listed
International Business	Listed
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	Listed

Cost & ROI

Is Saint Xavier University worth it?

Pay $10,970/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $58,656 ten years out — about 5.3× the annual cost. Value grade: A.

Avg net price: $10,970/yr
Median earnings: $58,656/yr (10y out)
Median debt: $22,223~$241/mo
4-year est. cost: $43,880net of aid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Saint Xavier University's acceptance rate?

Saint Xavier University admits 84.3% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does Saint Xavier University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,970. The sticker price before any aid is $43,244, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $43,880.

How much debt do Saint Xavier University graduates have?

Graduates leave Saint Xavier University with a median federal student loan balance of $22,223, which works out to about $241 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 86.5% of students take federal loans.

Is Saint Xavier University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Saint Xavier University graduates earn a median of $58,656 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 5.3× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Saint Xavier University a value grade of A.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Xavier University?

56.6% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Saint Xavier University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 75.7%.

What are the most popular majors at Saint Xavier University?

56 programs are listed in federal data; 45 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Saint Xavier University is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (17.5%), followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (9.0%).

What percent of Saint Xavier University students receive financial aid?

58.9% of Saint Xavier University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 86.5% take federal student loans.

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