www.xavier.edu
2020 Undergraduate Tuition
5% growth from 2019
2020 Average Net Price
After Financial Aid
2018 Student Loan
Default Rate
2020 Acceptance Rate
14,805 Applicants
2020 Enrolled Students
79.5% Full-Time
2020 Graduation Rate
827 Graduates
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Xavier University is a higher education institution located in Hamilton County, OH. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Xavier University were Registered Nursing (312 degrees awarded), General Marketing & Marketing Management (87 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (83 degrees).
In 2020, 2,023 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Xavier University. 59.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,560 degrees), 9.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at Xavier University is $42,230, which is $19,700 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 $34,945.
In 2020, 90% of undergraduate students attending Xavier University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2020, the cost of tuition at Xavier University was $42,230. The cost of tuition at Xavier University is $19,700 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).
This chart compares the tuition costs of Xavier University (in red) with those of other similar universities.
Average Net Price
In 2020 Xavier University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,945. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Xavier University grew by 7.76%.
This chart compares the average net price of 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
The average yearly cost of room and board at Xavier University was of $13,310 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of room and board increased by 4.15% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 30% during the same period.
This chart compares the average student costs at Xavier University (in red) with that of similar universities.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
90% of undergraduate students at Xavier University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at 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.
2018 Default Rate
Number of Defaults
In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Xavier University was 3.15%, which represents 43 out of the 1365 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.
Xavier University received 14,805 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 0.318% annual growth. Out of those 14,805 applicants, 12,024 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.2% acceptance rate.
There were 7,061 students enrolled at Xavier University in 2020, and 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.
Xavier University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.
Acceptance Rate in 2020
Accepted Out of 14,805
In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Xavier University was 81.2% (12,024 admissions from 14,805 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 76.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 0.318%, while admissions grew by 6.68%.
This chart compares the acceptance rate of Xavier University (in red) with that of other similar universities.
SAT Scores
Submission Percentage
Scores Submitted
33% of enrolled first-time students at 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.
Xavier University has a total enrollment of 7,061 students. The full-time enrollment at Xavier University is 5,616 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,445. This means that 79.5% of students enrolled at Xavier University are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Xavier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.3% White, 9.81% Black or African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 3.31% Asian, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.085% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Students enrolled at Xavier University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.4%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Black or African American Female (5.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.4%), followed by White Male (26.6%) and Black or African American Female (5.17%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Xavier University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,061 students. The full-time enrollment at Xavier University is 5,616 and the part-time enrollment is 1,445. This means that 79.5% of students enrolled at 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 Xavier University (in red) compares to similar universities.
Retention Rate over Time
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 Xavier University was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Xavier University had a retention rate higher than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Xavier University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The enrolled student population at Xavier University is 75.3% White, 9.81% Black or African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 3.31% Asian, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.085% 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.
Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 103 students (1.46%) did not report their race.
In 2020, 397 more women than men received degrees from Xavier University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Xavier University is white (1,560 degrees awarded). There were 9.23 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).
The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Xavier University is Registered Nursing (312 degrees awarded), followed by General Marketing & Marketing Management (87 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (83 degrees).
The most specialized majors across all degree types at Xavier University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (77 degrees awarded), Education (212 degrees), and Business (529 degrees).
Common Jobs by Major
Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Xavier University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,926,577 people), Accountants & auditors (1,069,380 people), Other managers (780,575 people), Financial managers (478,765 people), and Secondary school teachers (454,938 people).
The most specialized majors at Xavier University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (77 degrees awarded), Education (212 degrees), Business (529 degrees), Language & Linguistics (21 degrees), and Communications (69 degrees).
Highest Paying Jobs by Major
Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists
Highest Paying Job
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Xavier University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Sales engineers, and Nurse anesthetists
Common Industries by Major
Most Common Industry
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Xavier University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,256,237 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (642,560 people), Banking & related activities (526,804 people), Computer Systems Design (526,742 people), and Insurance carriers (483,879 people).
Majors Awarded
IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Xavier University.
312 degree-majorss awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
87 degree-majorss awarded
In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Xavier University was Registered Nursing with 312 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Xavier University according to their major.
Sex Breakdown for Common Majors
Degrees Awarded to Men
Degrees Awarded to Women
In 2020, 813 degrees were awarded to men at Xavier University, which is 0.672 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,210).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Xavier University by degrees awarded.
Most Common Male Majors
In 2020, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Xavier University in General Business, which is 1.65 times more than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.
Most Common Female Majors
In 2020, 267 degrees were awarded to women at Xavier University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.68 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.
100% Completion Time
In 2020, 66% of students graduating from Xavier University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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 (80%)
The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Xavier University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (80% 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, 0.726% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.
Race & Ethnicity by Share
Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity
The most common race/ethnicity at Xavier University is white (1,560 degrees awarded). There were 9.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).
1.09% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.
Most Common Sex Demographic
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Xavier University is white female (928 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (632 degrees).
Xavier University has an endowment valued at nearly $199M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.4M (0.704%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.
In 2020, Xavier University had a total salary expenditure of $199M. Xavier University employs 123 Instructors, 114 Associate professors, and 74 Assistant professors. Most academics at Xavier University are Female Instructors (93), Male Associate professors(58), and Female Associate professors (56).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Xavier University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 98 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 96 employees, and Management with 89 employees.
2020 Endowment
decline from 2019
Xavier University has an endowment valued at about $199M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Xavier University declined 0.332% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $159M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.
This line chart shows how the endowment at 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
$2.54M - Federal
$969k - State
$0 - Local
As of 2020, Xavier University received $2.54M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $969k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.
Salary Expenditure
2020 Salaries
growth from 2019
In 2020, Xavier University paid a median of $81.5M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($199M) and a 0.299% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.05% growth from 2018 and a 2.35% growth from 2017.
The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).
Instructional Salaries
In 2020, Xavier University paid a total of $32.1M to 402 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.4% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.
Most Common Instructor
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Xavier University were Instructor with 123 employees; Associate professor with 114 employees; and Associate professor with 74 employees.
In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Xavier University were Office and Administrative Support with 98 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 96 employees; and Management with 89 employees.
Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex
Most Common Demographic
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Xavier University was Female Instructor with 93 employees, Male Associate professor with 58 employees, and Female Associate professor with 56 employees.
This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Xavier University.
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