C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Xavier University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chicago, Illinois 60655
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 59%
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,457
Total Enrollment
59%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Xavier University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$58,656
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,784
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,223
Median debt at graduation
56.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
58.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Xavier University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,285$87,170-2%#471 of 966#572$26,030
Finance and Financial Management Services$46,452$75,180-10%#255 of 452#298$22,987
Computer and Information Sciences$31,970$75,138-19%#351 of 459#358$25,000
Accounting and Related Services$49,533$75,023-2%#354 of 796#427$22,758
Business/Commerce$44,190$65,447-4%#110 of 271#180$25,000
Marketing$43,892$65,330-6%#283 of 516#337$24,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$65,233+11%#41 of 215#62$15,000
Biology$37,977$59,820+5%#341 of 841#396$22,114
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,377$58,097+23%#52 of 680#62$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$39,033$56,414+2%#282 of 660#350$25,606
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$51,054$54,826+3%#181 of 476#222$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,835$53,898+5%#103 of 345#164$23,069
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services$48,593$50,221-28%#31 of 37#33$21,987
Psychology$31,094$47,273-7%#687 of 1027#771$25,000
Computer Science$45,889————$23,841
Communication and Media Studies$32,169$44,312-21%#576 of 660#608$21,662
Sociology$35,103————$25,724
Political Science and Government$25,828————$21,861

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $339,296
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,895/mo — vs ~$747/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60472 (9.7% cap, Robbins)

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🏆 Where Saint Xavier University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10
Marketing, Other
of 13 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $35,680 $35,680
Room $6,720
Board $5,420
Total Cost (On-Campus) $52,848 $52,848

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
69%
Receive Pell Grants
95%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 128 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 68 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 66 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 60 grads/yr Psychology, General 59 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 39 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 36 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 36 grads/yr Marketing, Other 35 grads/yr Accounting 33 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 31 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 25 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 22 grads/yr Finance, General 21 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 21 grads/yr Computer Science 19 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 15 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 14 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14 grads/yr Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Xavier University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Life scientists, all other
$88k/yr 7,800 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Forensic science technicians
$67k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Student Demographics

3,457
Total Students
63%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Hispanic 48%
Black 12%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%
Hybrid (Some Online) 56%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Xavier University?
Saint Xavier University has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Xavier University?
Tuition at Saint Xavier University is $35,680 for in-state students and $35,680 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Xavier University?
The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is 59%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Saint Xavier University a good school?
Saint Xavier University has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Saint Xavier University?
Saint Xavier University has a total enrollment of 3,457 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology