University DirectorySt Xavier University
About Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University was founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order devoted to serving the poor and uneducated. Our scholarly community continues to be inspired by their heritage of service and commitment, with education as a means to reach professional goals, personal growth, and civic awareness.
School Name
Saint Xavier University
City
Chicago and Orland Park
City
IL
General Information
Institutional Control:
Private, non-profit
Year Founded:
1846
Religious Affiliation:
Catholic
Academic Calendar:
Semesters
Accreditation:
The University is accredited at the institutional level by the Higher Learning Commission and is approved to train veterans and eligible persons under Title 38, U.S. Code.
Awards:
- One of the top 40 comprehensive master’s universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges.
- Named among the top private or public regional universities in the Midwest and in the top five in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report.
- Ranked 6th by U.S. News & World Report for most racial diverse school in the Midwest and the 7th most economically diverse school in the Midwest.
Careers:
Curriculum Designer, Corporate Trainer, Human Resource Professional, Curriculum Developer, Educator, IT Training Specialist, Day Care Provider, Non Licenses Private School Teacher, Teachers who would like to enhance their curriculum development skills, Nurse Leader, Nursing Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Nurses who would like to enhance their patient advocacy skills
Campus Life:
- Sports – The Saint Xavier Cougars - Division 2 school with the NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Colors – Scarlet & Grey
- Residence Halls – McCarthy, Morris, Pacelli, Regina, Rubloff, O’Brien
Statistics:
- Type of Institution – Higher Education
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment – 3,084
- Total Graduate Enrollment – 1,973
- Average Age Undergraduate – 23
- Average Age Graduate – 33
- Percent of Total Enrollment by Gender – 27% Male, 73% Female
- Percent of Undergraduate who are full-time students – 81%
- Percent of Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity –
- Caucasian (66%)
- African-American (17%)
- Hispanic (12%)
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