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Saint Xavier University

Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Chicago, IL metro with 3,039 students and a 84% acceptance rate.

Chicago, Illinois · Private nonprofit · City, large · 3,039 students

NAIA · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

84%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$10,970

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

57%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$58,656

10 years after entry

Students

3,039

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$7,572
$30,001–48,000$7,702
$48,001–75,000$9,715
$75,001–110,000$15,132
Over $110,000$17,864

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSaint Xavier University courseCredits
Biology3BIOL 1013 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1003 credits
Physics 13PHYS 2014 credits
United States History3HIST 103-1046 credits
Psychology3PSYCH 1013 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 2003 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 2013 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 101-1026 credits
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology3BIOL 1013 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1003 credits
Physics 13PHYS 2014 credits
United States History3HIST 103-1046 credits
Psychology3PSYCH 1013 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 2003 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 2013 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 101-1026 credits
Environmental Science3NATSC 1013 credits
Physics 23PHYS 2024 credits
European History3HIST 209-2106 credits
Human Geography3HIST 1103 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 101-102-1039 credits
Computer Science Principles3CMPSC 1123 credits
Art History3ART 1033 credits
Music Theory3MUS 1013 credits
Art (Studio)3ART 1013 credits
Art 3-D Design3ART 2023 credits
Art Design3ART 1023 credits
Computer Science3CMPSC 2024 credits
English Lang/Comp OR3ENGL 101 and 1026 credits
English Lit/Comp3ENGL 154 and 1886 credits
French Language and Culture3FRNCH 1033 credits
French Literature3FRNCH 2203 credits
German Language and Culture3GERMN 1033 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITALN 1033 credits
Math (Calc AB)3MATH 2014 credits
Math (Calc BC)3MATH 201-2028 credits
Math (Precalculus)3MATH 112-1136 credits
Math (Stats)3MATH 1354 credits
Physics B (Non-calc)3PHYS 2014 credits
Physics C (Calc-based)3PHYS 2115 credits
Pol. Sci. (Comp Gvt)3POLSC 1023 credits
Pol. Sci. (US Gvt)3POLSC 1013 credits
Research3HUM 1883 credits
Seminar3HUM 1883 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 2883 credits

Source: sxu.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse126
Biology/Biological Sciences68
Psychology52
Exercise Science and Kinesiology37
Business/Commerce36
Marketing, Other35
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies35
Accounting33
Show the other 35 majors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching24
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies21
Computer Science19
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist18
Finance17
Elementary Education and Teaching15
Speech Communication and Rhetoric14
Art/Art Studies13
Information Science/Studies13
English Language and Literature11
Political Science and Government9
Social Science Teacher Education9
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8
Graphic Design5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Spanish Language Teacher Education5
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication5
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching4
History3
Music3
International Relations and Affairs3
Mathematics and Statistics, Other3
Mathematics Teacher Education3
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia3
Sociology2
Chemistry2
Biological and Physical Sciences2
Biology Teacher Education2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Music Teacher Education1
Mathematics1
Gerontology1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Public Administration1
Hospitality Administration/Management1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

9,408,576 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.5 of 20

Elevation

626 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

20°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

38.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

21 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,780 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NAIA, similar size