Saint Xavier University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 3,096 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Xavier University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,970 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $50,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Saint Xavier University is a private Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university enrolls 3,749 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $12,093 average net price is genuinely affordable for a private Chicago university, and the $16,699 median debt at graduation is manageable relative to the $50,600 median earnings graduates are seeing at 10 years out. The concern worth flagging is the 59% graduation rate — meaning roughly 4 in 10 students who start here don't finish, which is something to take seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-based campus in Chicago and have a clear plan to stay on track, but ask the admissions office directly what support systems exist to help students persist.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 0% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,096 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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