Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
86%
Average SAT
1,217
ACT midpoint
25
Enrollment
4,207
In-state tuition
$50,640
Out-of-state tuition
$50,640
Avg net price
$32,997
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1103 and 1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 25

Popular programs at Xavier University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.356
2Marketing.104
3Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.77
4Finance and Financial Management Services.66
5Political Science and Government.59
6Psychology, General.54
7Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.44
8Biology, General.41
9Data Analytics.38
10Business Administration, Management and Operations.38
11Communication and Media Studies.36
12Accounting and Related Services.34
13Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.29
14Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.26
15Natural Sciences.25
16Criminal Justice and Corrections.22
17Computer Science.21
18Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.19
19Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.18
20Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.16

Showing top 20 of 54 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Xavier University?

Xavier University has an acceptance rate of 86% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Xavier University?

Admitted students at Xavier University typically score between 1103 and 1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Xavier University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Xavier University is approximately $32,997 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Xavier University?

4-year graduation rate data for Xavier University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.