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Xavier University

Private

Cincinnati, OH

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Xavier University is a private mid-sized school in Cincinnati, OH, enrolling about 4,207 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 86% of applicants. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $104,908/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT range1103–1310
ACT range22–29
Undergrads4,207
Yield (admits who enroll)9%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$65,476
4-year grad rate70%
Median earnings, 10yr out$64,873

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans53%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$55,577/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$81,855/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$81,532/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$80,165/yr
Marketing$73,414/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$71,259/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,263/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$61,035/yr
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$60,642/yr
Communication and Media Studies$53,800/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$104,908/yr
Information Science/Studies$85,164/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$40,443/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$79,254/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$66,017/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$60,615/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$69,546/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$60,804/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$54,981/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$52,014/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$63,347/yr
Economics$63,252/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,324
Typical room charge$7,520
Typical board charge$6,300

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Xavier University's acceptance rate?

Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Xavier University?

Admitted students at Xavier University typically score between 1103–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Xavier University?

Admitted students at Xavier University typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Xavier University cost?

Xavier University's total cost of attendance is reported at $65,476 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Xavier University?

Xavier University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Xavier University require students to live on campus?

No -- Xavier University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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