At a glance
Average net price
$32,997
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.7%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
4,207
In-state tuition
$50,640
Out-of-state tuition
$50,640
Cost of attendance
$65,476
Median earnings (10y)
$64,873
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,217
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 77.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (26%), business (22%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM9%
- Health26%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services10%
- Health professions26.4%~1,111 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business22.3%~939 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~328 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.3%~221 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.1%~214 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology4.7%~197 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~193 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~186 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~131 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.0%~128 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.5%~103 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~76 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.6%~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology0.3%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 697 | $58,980 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 252 | $83,035 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 208 | $45,386 | $26,466 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 152 | $33,502 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 117 | $32,491 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 114 | $43,603 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 114 | $53,018 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 109 | $29,996 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 109 | $72,036 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 98 | $41,790 | $23,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 88 | $41,228 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 85 | $25,531 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 76 | $49,529 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $26,825 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 72 | $54,403 | $27,000 |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 67 | $65,433 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 63 | $68,868 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 58 | $44,171 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 52 | $47,737 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 52 | $30,733 | $26,396 |
| Natural Sciences. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 47 | $39,267 | $26,515 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 46 | $68,286 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 45 | $35,607 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 39 | $44,981 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $26,798 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | First professional | 31 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 28 | $44,089 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Xavier University
Xavier University is a mid-sized institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,207 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Xavier University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $32,997 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $50,640 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $65,476 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,873 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Xavier University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (26% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Xavier University accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,217. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Cincinnati, Ohio (city), Xavier University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Xavier University
Q.How much does Xavier University cost?
The average net price at Xavier University is $32,997 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $65,476.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Xavier University?
Xavier University has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Xavier University?
Xavier University admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Xavier University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Xavier University graduate earns $64,873 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Xavier University?
Published tuition is $50,640 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Xavier University located?
Xavier University is located in Cincinnati, Ohio (ZIP 45207).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Xavier University at their official website.