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Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH·Private·~86% acceptance

Xavier University is a private university in Cincinnati, OH. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 86% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $32,997 per year. About 70% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $64,873 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$32,997/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $65,476
Aid cuts ~$32,479/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.39–3.89
SAT (middle 50%)1103–1310
ACT (middle 50%)22–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
70%
graduation rate
77%
freshman retention
$54,758
median earnings, 6yr
$64,873
median earnings, 10yr
How Xavier reads an application

What Xavier values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresTalent / abilityVolunteer work

From Xavier’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Xavier requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Xavier requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Xavier University's acceptance rate?
Xavier University admits about 86% of applicants.
How much does Xavier University cost?
At Xavier University, the average net price after aid is about $32,997 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $65,476 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Xavier University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1103–1310 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT.
What are Xavier University's application deadlines?
Xavier University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Xavier University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Xavier University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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