Xavier University

Xavier University's tuition for 2022-2023 was $44,770, with room and board costing approximately $13,820. Over 87% of undergraduates apply for and receive some form of need-based financial aid, and more than 65% receive Pell grants. The university maintains a policy of low tuition to support students with limited financial resources.

Xavier's admissions process seeks a diverse student body, with an 88% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.6. The university considers factors beyond academic achievements, looking for students who exhibit the will to succeed. Students can apply through the Common Application or the Xavier application, with Early Action encouraged prior to November 1.

Xavier University provides a Jesuit tradition education, emphasizing community service, interdisciplinary courses, and engagement with faith, theology, philosophy, and ethics. The university has a 11:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 21, fostering a close-knit academic environment. Eighty percent of professors in the Williams College of Business use experiential learning in their teaching.

Xavier boasts a 98% student success rate within six months of graduation, with graduates employed, attending grad school, or working in service positions. Pre-medical graduates have a high acceptance rate into professional schools, averaging 86% compared to the national average of 40%. Graduates find employment at prominent institutions like Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Deloitte.

Xavier's campus culture is centered around the motto 'All for One, One for All,' fostering a close-knit community where professors know students' names and classmates become lifelong friends. With more than 150 clubs and organizations, students have ample opportunities to engage in campus life. The university also has 19 NCAA Division I sports teams in the Big East Conference.

Xavier University provides a safe campus environment with security measures including a campus escort service available during nighttime hours. All crimes occurring on campus should be reported directly to Xavier University Police immediately. The university also has emergency preparedness efforts, including the Division of Risk Management, and works closely with Cincinnati and Norwood Police Departments.

Xavier offers several honors programs, including University Scholars, Smith Scholars, and Philosophy, Politics & The Public (PPP). Honors students benefit from amenities such as priority registration, honors housing, study abroad grants, and access to a restricted-access suite of study and living spaces. These programs provide a more enriching academic experience with advanced coursework and research projects.

Xavier University welcomes international students, who work closely with faculty and the community to achieve academic and personal success. The university provides resources and support to help international students thrive in their academic and professional pursuits. Twenty-four foreign countries are represented on campus.