Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

86%Acceptance rate
$32,997Average net price / year
69%Graduation rate
$64,873Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
4,207Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$50,640
Total cost of attendance
$65,476
Room & board
$13,920
Books & supplies
$1,300
Average net price
$32,997

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$26,728
$30–48k
$28,201
$48–75k
$32,175
$75–110k
$33,824
$110k+
$35,451

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
86.4%
Average SAT
1217
SAT reading (25–75%)
553–660
SAT math (25–75%)
550–650
ACT composite (25–75%)
22–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
First-year retention
77%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$54,758
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,873
Median debt (graduates)
$23,250
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
16%
Students with federal loans
53%

Programs: what graduates earn

41 of 135 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Students

Undergraduates
4,207
Graduate students
1,646
Part-time
3%
Women / men
55% / 45%
White
73%
Hispanic
7%
Black
12%
Asian
2%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Avg faculty salary
$83,313 / year
Full-time faculty
58%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.xavier.edu
Also known as
XU | X

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 3% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Xavier University?

86.4% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1217 on the SAT.

How much does Xavier University cost?

The average net price after grants is $32,997 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $50,640 and the full cost of attendance is $65,476.

How much do Xavier University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $64,873 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.