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Saint Xavier University is a coeducational institution of higher learning located on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 at the request of Bishop William Quarter. SXU enrolls more than 5,000 students every semester and is known for its undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, business and education. The campus is spread across an area of over 100 acres of land. The university is organized into the following academic units:
SXU’s sports teams compete in the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and are nicknamed the Cougars.
The main campus of Saint Xavier University is in Chicago, IL (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 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 410 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Saint Xavier University had 5,675 enrolled students. 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
http://WWW.SXU.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 834 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, education of disabled, school counseling, English teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 344 | business, business management, finance, marketing, business and related services, financial management, accounting, financial planning, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 180 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, community nurse, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, surgical nurse, nursing administration, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 108 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science, history, Spanish language, international relations, English, social studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 85 | counseling psychology, organizational psychology, community health services, psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 57 | speech pathology, pre-pharmacy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, botany, chemistry courses |
| Media | 21 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer science, computer support, computer networking |
| Medicine | 18 | public health, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | philosophy, religion, pre-ministerial studies, theology, religious music |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance, voice, music management |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| 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 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 955 | 52 |
| Bachelor's degree | 819 | 63 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Xavier University had a total enrollment of 5,675 students (4,352 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 89% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Saint Xavier University offers campus housing for 975 of its 4,352 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,557 | 1,822 | 71% | 554 | 30% |
| Men | 795 | 580 | 73% | 174 | 30% |
| Women | 1,754 | 1,237 | 71% | 380 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,006 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,006 |
| Room and board | $ 8,007 |
| Room charge | $ 4,664 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,343 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,466 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Xavier University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 176800)
Saint Xavier University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 45 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $88,819 | 11 | $83,072 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $71,375 | 40 | $68,963 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $54,392 | 34 | $58,285 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $51,604 | 11 | $53,312 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $70,402 | 98 | $64,561 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 79 | 199 |
| Football | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| Basketball | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 53 | 67 |
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 and Financial Management Services, Other
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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)
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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