Saint Xavier University

https://www.sxu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,630

0.991% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$13,326

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.21%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

79%

8,306 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

3,764

80.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

55.1%

312 Graduates

About

Saint Xavier University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Saint Xavier University were Registered Nursing (144 degrees awarded), General Psychology (72 degrees), and General Business (61 degrees).

In 2020, 1,007 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Xavier University. 67.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (512 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Xavier University is $33,630, which is $11,100 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Xavier University is $33,630, which is $11,100 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,326.

In 2020, 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

$33,630

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Saint Xavier University was $33,630. The cost of tuition at Saint Xavier University is $11,100 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$13,326

2020 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Saint Xavier University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,326. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Saint Xavier University grew by 11%.

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

$9,504

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Xavier University was of $9,504 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 1.27% between 2019 and 2020. 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 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 96% 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.

5.21%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Xavier University was 5.21%, which represents 60 out of the 1151 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 8,306 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 2.76% annual growth. Out of those 8,306 applicants, 6,562 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79% acceptance rate.

There were 3,764 students enrolled at Saint Xavier University in 2020, and 79% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Xavier University has an overall enrollment yield of 11%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

6,562

Accepted Out of 8,306

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Xavier University was 79% (6,562 admissions from 8,306 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 72.6%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 2.76%, while admissions grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Xavier University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

79%

Submission Percentage

573

Scores Submitted

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

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Xavier University has a total enrollment of 3,764 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Xavier University is 3,028 students and the part-time enrollment is 736. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Saint Xavier University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Xavier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.8% White, 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Black or African American, 2.74% Asian, 1.99% Two or More Races, 0.0531% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0266% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Xavier University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.5%), followed by White Female (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by White Male (13.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Xavier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,764 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Xavier University is 3,028 and the part-time enrollment is 736. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Saint Xavier University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

78%

2020 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Saint Xavier University had a retention rate higher than 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

White
1,499
Hispanic or Latino
1,465
Black or African American
472

The enrolled student population at Saint Xavier University is 39.8% White, 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Black or African American, 2.74% Asian, 1.99% Two or More Races, 0.0531% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0266% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 357 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 (512 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Xavier University is Registered Nursing (144 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (72 degrees) and General Business (61 degrees).

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 Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees awarded), Psychology (72 degrees), and Business (285 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,051,653 people), Other managers (716,886 people), Financial managers (463,195 people), Chief executives & legislators (367,762 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (331,851 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Xavier University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees awarded), Psychology (72 degrees), Business (285 degrees), Language & Linguistics (11 degrees), and Protective Services (41 degrees).

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, Aerospace engineers, Sales engineers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 (844,430 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,131 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (512,859 people), Banking & related activities (504,688 people), and Computer Systems Design (485,289 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

Registered Nursing
144 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
72 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
61 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Xavier University was Registered Nursing with 144 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

325

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

682

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 325 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Xavier University, which is 0.477 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 2020, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Xavier University in General Business, which is 0.848 times less than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 125 degrees were awarded to women at Saint Xavier University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.58 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 42% of students graduating from Saint Xavier University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.88% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
512 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
281 degrees awarded
Black or African American
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Xavier University is white (512 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

6.75% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
348 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
182 degrees awarded
White Male
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Xavier University is white female (348 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (182 degrees).

Operations

Saint Xavier University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $550k (2.41%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Saint Xavier University had a total salary expenditure of $59.8M. Saint Xavier University employs 39 Associate professors, 29 Lecturers, and 27 Professors. Most academics at Saint Xavier University are Female Associate professors (22), Female Lecturers(17), and Male Associate professors (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Xavier University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, Service, with 49 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

Endowment

$22.8M

2020 Endowment

33.8%

growth from 2019

Saint Xavier University has an endowment valued at about $22.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Xavier University grew 33.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.8M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.74M - Federal
$338k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Saint Xavier University received $3.74M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $338k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$29.9M

2020 Salaries

4.59%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Saint Xavier University paid a median of $29.9M in salaries, which represents 49.9% of their overall expenditure ($59.8M) and a 4.59% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.77% decline from 2018 and a 1.02% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.91M

Instructional Salaries

130

Number of Employees

In 2020, Saint Xavier University paid a total of $8.91M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Xavier University were Associate professor with 39 employees; Lecturer with 29 employees; and Lecturer with 27 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Xavier University were Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees; Service with 49 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Xavier University was Female Associate professor with 22 employees, Female Lecturer with 17 employees, and Male Associate professor with 17 employees.

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