Saint Xavier University

https://www.sxu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,680

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,943

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.8%

7,216 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,457

87% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59%

354 Graduates

About

Saint Xavier University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Xavier University were Registered Nursing (194 degrees awarded), General Psychology (61 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (56 degrees).

In 2023, 992 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Xavier University. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (460 degrees), 1.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Xavier University is $35,680, which is $11,105 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Xavier University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,011 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Xavier University is $35,680, which is $11,105 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,943.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Saint Xavier University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,680

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saint Xavier University was $35,680. The cost of tuition at Saint Xavier University is $11,105 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Xavier University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,943

2023 Value

5.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saint Xavier University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,943. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saint Xavier University grew by 5.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Xavier University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,918

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Xavier University was of $9,918 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.92% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Xavier University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Saint Xavier University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.03% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Xavier University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Xavier University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1011 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Xavier University received 7,216 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.88% annual growth. Out of those 7,216 applicants, 6,188 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,457 students enrolled at Saint Xavier University in 2023. 79% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Xavier University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,188

Accepted Out of 7,216

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Xavier University was 85.8% (6,188 admissions from 7,216 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 7.88%, while admissions declined by 6.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Xavier University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

79%

Submission Percentage (2020)

573

Scores Submitted (2020)

79% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Xavier University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Xavier University had a total enrollment of 3,457 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saint Xavier University is 3,007 students and the part-time enrollment is 450. This means that 87% of students enrolled at Saint Xavier University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Xavier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.8% Hispanic or Latino, 32.7% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 2.37% Two or More Races, 2.2% Asian, 0.0868% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0579% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Xavier University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.4%), followed by White Female (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.1%) and White Male (9.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Xavier University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,457 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Xavier University is 3,007 and the part-time enrollment is 450. This means that 87% of students enrolled at Saint Xavier University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Xavier University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Xavier University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Saint Xavier University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Xavier University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,654 enrolled students
White
1,129 enrolled students
Black or African American
406 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Xavier University is 47.8% Hispanic or Latino, 32.7% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 2.37% Two or More Races, 2.2% Asian, 0.0868% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0579% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 372 more women than men received degrees from Saint Xavier University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Xavier University is white (460 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Xavier University is Registered Nursing (194 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (61 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (56 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Xavier University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (146 degrees awarded), Biology (80 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Xavier University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,669,466 people), Registered nurses (1,633,047 people), Secondary school teachers (575,299 people), Physicians (561,092 people), and Other managers (357,378 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Xavier University in 2023 are Education (146 degrees awarded), Biology (80 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Health (290 degrees), and Psychology (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Xavier University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Saint Xavier University are Education (146 degrees awarded), Biology (80 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Health (290 degrees), and Psychology (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Xavier University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,284,279 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (923,459 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (896,615 people), Computer Systems Design (627,325 people), and Banking & related activities (520,250 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Xavier University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
194 degrees awarded
General Psychology
61 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Xavier University was Registered Nursing with 194 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Xavier University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

310

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

682

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 310 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Xavier University, which is 0.455 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (682).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Xavier University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Xavier University in General Finance, which is 3 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Xavier University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.08 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Saint Xavier University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Saint Xavier University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
460 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
335 degrees awarded
Black or African American
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Xavier University is white (460 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

3.63% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
306 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
237 degrees awarded
White Male
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Xavier University is white female (306 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (237 degrees).

Operations

Saint Xavier University has an endowment valued at nearly $43.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.51M (10.3%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Saint Xavier University had a total salary expenditure of 64.1M. Saint Xavier University employs 41 Lecturers, 29 Associate professors and 24 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Xavier University are Female Lecturer (26), Male Associate professor (15), and Male Lecturer (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Xavier University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 56 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, and Service with 47 employees.

Endowment

$43.6M

2023 Endowment

31.7%

growth from 2022

Saint Xavier University has an endowment valued at about $43.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Xavier University grew 31.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.16M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Xavier University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.6M

2023 Salaries

2.12%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Saint Xavier University paid a median of $29.6M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($64.1M) and a 2.12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0377% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.93% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.98M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saint Xavier University paid a total of $8.98M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Xavier University were Lecturer with 41 employees, Associate professor with 29 employees, and Assistant professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Xavier University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, and Service with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor
Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Xavier University was Female Lecturer with 26 employees, Male Associate professor with 15 employees, and Male Lecturer with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Xavier University.

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