Xavier University had a total enrollment of 5,501 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Xavier University is 4,613 students and the part-time enrollment is 888. This means that 83.9% of students enrolled at Xavier University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Xavier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 6.58% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0545% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Xavier University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.9%), followed by White Male (34.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Black or African American Female (7.73%).