Cincinnati, Ohio is home to Xavier University. Cincinnati is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Xavier University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at Xavier University can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Xavier University has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Xavier University has 6,665 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Xavier University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Xavier University values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207-1092
General Phone: (513) 745-3000
Admissions Phone: (513) 745-3301
Financial Aid Phone: (513) 745-3142
http://www.xavier.edu
Xavier University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 549 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, entrepreneurship, international business, human resources, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 462 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, special ed, teacher education, reading teaching, education courses, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 261 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, international relations, Spanish language, humanities, sociology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 109 | psychology, mental health counseling, clinical psychology |
| Media | 79 | organizational communications, radio and television, advertising, public relations |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 76 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, occupational therapy |
| Science | 72 | biology, natural sciences, chemistry, physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 41 | nursing science, various nursing, nursing administration, registered nursing, pediatric nursing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 26 | theology, philosophy |
| Medical Adminstration | 23 | health care administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | radiation therapist |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Xavier University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 883 | 32 |
| Bachelor's degree | 855 | 50 |
| Associate's degree | 24 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 19 | 1 |
In 2005, Xavier University had a total enrollment of 6,665 students (5,091 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 51% |
| Indiana | 10% |
| Kentucky | 7% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Xavier University offers campus housing for 1,815 of its 5,091 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cincinnati, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,482 | 3,614 | 66% | 765 | 21% |
| Men | 2,401 | 1,550 | 65% | 333 | 21% |
| Women | 3,067 | 2,062 | 67% | 432 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (513) 745-3301
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,850 |
| Room and board | $ 8,060 |
| Room charge | $ 4,530 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Xavier University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (513) 745-3142
Xavier University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $82,068 | 15 | $68,967 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $61,286 | 39 | $64,309 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $53,931 | 40 | $55,188 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $38,801 | 14 | $41,693 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $47,496 | 3 | $33,833 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 9 | $35,161 | 11 | $35,686 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 159 | $61,581 | 122 | $55,966 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 3 | $25,000 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $25,000 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 101 | 90 | 191 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 62 | 69 | 131 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Xavier University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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