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Xavier University was established in 1831 as the Athenaeum College for men. It is the fourth oldest Jesuit University and the sixth oldest Catholic university in the United States. The campus sits upon an area of around 125 acres in Cincinnati, Ohio. The university ranked second in 2008 among top ten universities in the Midwest by the U.S. News & World Report. The university offers more than 70 academic programs and degrees and is divided into the following colleges:
Xavier University competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I in the Atlantic Ten Conference. Its sports teams are known as the Musketeers and participate in basketball, cross country, baseball, volleyball, swimming, track and field, golf, tennis and soccer.
Cincinnati, OH 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 610.
Xavier University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Xavier University has 6,646 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
http://www.xavier.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 568 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, MIS, entrepreneurship, managerial economics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 398 | educational administration, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, teacher education, education courses, reading teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 307 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, humanities, political science and government, sociology, international relations, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 129 | registered nursing, clinical nurse specialist, various nursing, nursing administration, pediatric nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 96 | psychology, mental health counseling, clinical psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 83 | sports and fitness management, occupational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Science | 78 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences, physics, physical science courses |
| Media | 65 | communication and journalism |
| Medical Administration | 29 | health care administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion and Philosophy | 26 | religion, philosophy |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | social work |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts |
| Medical Support and Technology | 11 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Xavier University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 927 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 892 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Xavier University had a total enrollment of 6,646 students (6,025 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 52% |
| Indiana | 9% |
| Kentucky | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Xavier University offers campus housing for 1,809 of its 6,025 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cincinnati, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,151 | 4,699 | 76% | 860 | 18% |
| Men | 2,801 | 2,087 | 75% | 423 | 20% |
| Women | 3,350 | 2,612 | 78% | 437 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,860 |
| Room and board | $ 9,270 |
| Room charge | $ 5,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Xavier University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314400)
Xavier University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 46 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $95,371 | 21 | $89,021 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $72,593 | 41 | $72,371 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $66,412 | 34 | $62,936 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $45,086 | 11 | $47,370 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $48,687 | 19 | $44,896 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $45,756 | 19 | $48,627 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 163 | $71,036 | 145 | $63,962 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 95 | 190 |
| Track | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| Basketball | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 69 | 119 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, 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
Physics 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
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing Administration (MSN, 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
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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 Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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