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The main campus of Saint Xavier University is in Chicago, Illinois (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Saint Xavier University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Saint Xavier University students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 471 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Saint Xavier University are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 5,705 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Saint Xavier University. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
Student athletes at Saint Xavier University belong to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Mid-States Football Association for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Xavier University
3700 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655
General Phone: (773) 298-3000
Admissions Phone: (773) 298-3050
Financial Aid Phone: (773) 298-3070
http://WWW.SXU.EDU
Saint Xavier University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 966 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, secondary teaching, English teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, education of disabled, ... |
| Business And Management | 289 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, business and related services, financial planning, human resources management, investments and securities, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 117 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, sociology, political science, social services, international relations, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 101 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, community nurse, adult health nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing science, mental health nursing, various nursing, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology, organizational psychology, counseling psychology, community health services |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 39 | speech pathology, pre-pharmacy |
| Science | 38 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, botany, chemistry courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer science, computer support, computer networking |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 23 | public health, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | religion, philosophy, pre-ministerial studies, theology, religious music |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music, voice, music management, music performance |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Xavier University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,062 | 50 |
| Bachelor's degree | 663 | 60 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 4 |
In 2005, Saint Xavier University had a total enrollment of 5,705 students (3,828 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 90% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Saint Xavier University offers campus housing for 591 of its 3,828 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,006 | 1,387 | 69% | 420 | 30% |
| Men | 685 | 489 | 71% | 175 | 36% |
| Women | 1,313 | 896 | 68% | 245 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 471 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (773) 298-3050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,350 |
| Room and board | $ 7,060 |
| Room charge | $ 4,028 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,032 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,342 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Xavier University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 176800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (773) 298-3070
Saint Xavier University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $75,239 | 13 | $73,590 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $65,757 | 43 | $62,696 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $50,407 | 26 | $50,985 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $40,808 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $48,466 | 8 | $49,806 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $62,919 | 95 | $58,744 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 22 | 62 |
| Football | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 20 | 23 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Management
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Investments and Securities
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Xavier University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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