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Xavier University
Xavier University admits nearly everyone — 86.4% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Xavier University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Xavier University sits in Cincinnati proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $104,908 four years out. Faculty pay averages $111,084 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 4,207 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1298 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Xavier University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Xavier University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1060–1298 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Xavier University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 600 | 658 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Xavier University received 16,750 applications and admitted 14,694 (87.7%), with 1,229 enrolling.
How Xavier University compares
| Xavier University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.4% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $50,640 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $64,873 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Xavier University student earns $64,873 — 24% above the Ohio median of $52,356 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Xavier University lists tuition at $50,640 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Xavier University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $50,640 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Xavier University enrolls 4,207 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Xavier University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
68.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a Xavier University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Xavier University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $104,908 |
| Information Science/Studies | $85,164 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,855 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,532 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $80,165 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,254 |
| Marketing | $73,414 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,259 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $69,546 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $66,017 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,263 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,347 |
| Economics | $63,252 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $61,035 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $60,804 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $60,642 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,615 |
| Biology, General | $55,577 |
| Psychology, General | $54,981 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,800 |
| Social Work | $52,014 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,443 |
Median earnings for these 22 Xavier University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $64,873 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 41 additional Xavier University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Xavier University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1298 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Xavier University's acceptance rate?
87.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 14,694 admitted from 16,750 applicants.
How much does Xavier University cost?
At Xavier University, published tuition is $50,640 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Xavier University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Xavier University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $64,873 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Wright State University-Main Campus — 96.3% admitted
- Wilmington College — 92.4% admitted
- University of Toledo — 92% admitted
- The Modern College of Design — 91.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.