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#27 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment

3,749
Saint Xavier University overview
Location Chicago, Illinois
Online sxu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Saint Xavier University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Saint Xavier University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 7,780 prospective students applied, and 6,597 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 747 enrolled in the school.  3,010 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 739 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $33,960 plus fees of $1,100. Saint Xavier University is ranked 696 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Saint Xavier University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Saint Xavier University overview
SAT 950/1120
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.4

Applications Accepted

84.8% 
Saint Xavier University overview
Applications Due Jul 30, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,960
Costs for Saint Xavier University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,100
Room and Board $11,640
Budget for Other Expenses$2,110
Total One Year Cost$50,010

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Saint Xavier University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 24%
Health Professions 21%
Education 15%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7%
Psychology 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148627 IPEDS survey data for Saint Xavier University.

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