PrivateUrbanXavier University
XU
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-1092
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Xavier University is a private institution in Cincinnati with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1224, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,873 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,342.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Horizon League
History & Fun Facts
- •Xavier College in 1848 Xavier University is the fourth oldest Jesuit University and the sixth oldest Catholic university in the United States.
- •The school was founded in 1831 as a men's college in downtown Cincinnati next to St.
- •Upon Bishop John Baptist Purcell's request, the Society of Jesus took control of The Athenaeum in 1840, and the name was changed to St.
- •Xavier College moved in 1912 to its current Evanston location, about 5 miles (8.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1224
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Programs (135)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
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