Xavier University

Xavier University Overview

Xavier University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Cincinnati, Ohio. X was founded in 1831 and now enrolls around 7,112 students a year, including 5,304 undergrads. X provides on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at X! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of X's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? X students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at X, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? X has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at X on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at X on the Student Life page. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from X by October 1.

Is X a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what X offers and if it could be the right college for you.

X Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into X. Around 81% of applicants get into X each year. Last year, 14,805 students applied to X and 12,024 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at X

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at X, around 85% are still enrolled the next year. X's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 69%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook X Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 64% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent X grads have an average starting salary of $40,600 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

X's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $153.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, X spends about $9,678 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at X

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. X meets 66.8% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $27,740 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $10,914 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at X. Based on this information, how does X sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is X a good school for you?

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Where is Xavier University Located?

X is located in the urban setting of Cincinnati, Ohio.

If you want to see X for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 71 to Cincinnati, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what X and Cincinnati are like without leaving home.

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