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Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,758

Acceptance Rate

88%

Graduation Rate

72%

Annual Tuition

$48,125

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Xavier University earn a median of $64,873 ten years after entry — 20% above the national median. Acceptance rate 87.7%, average SAT score 1217, in-state tuition $48,125.

At a Glance

Total Students

4,723

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$23,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,217

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

553–660

SAT Math (middle 50%)

550–650

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

22–29

Institution Overview

Xavier University is a private, non-profit institution with 4,723 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 87.7% and a graduation rate of 72%. The retention rate is 82.8%. The average in-state tuition is $48,125.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $56,371, and after ten years, alumni earn $64,873. The median debt for students is $23,250, and 49.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$56k

1 YEAR

$55k

5 YEARS

$65k

10 YEARS

Top 22% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Xavier University alumni earn a median salary of $56,371. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $54,758, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $64,873. The median debt for Xavier University graduates is $23,250. Nearly half of the students, 49.3%, receive financial aid.

Xavier University has an 87.7% acceptance rate and a 72% graduation rate. The retention rate is 82.8%. The total student population is 4,723. The in-state tuition is $48,125.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 382 / yr
Median Salary $86,558

Marketing

Graduates 99 / yr
Median Salary $72,658

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 99 / yr
Median Salary $119,834

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 87 / yr
Median Salary $47,064

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 87 / yr
Median Salary $49,511

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 77 / yr
Median Salary $33,003

Psychology, General

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $35,245

Political Science and Government

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $41,710

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $60,200

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $47,977

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $55,144

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $52,643

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $65,301

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $48,416

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $41,958

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $47,839

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $39,771

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $25,683

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $102,289

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $82,001

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 11 / yr
Median Salary $46,343

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 10 / yr
Median Salary $28,270

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 8 / yr
Median Salary $75,250

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $49,285

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Campus Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH 45207-1092

Xavier University is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Xavier University has an acceptance rate of 87.7%.