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Saint Xavier University (SXU)
- 3700 W 103rd St
- Chicago, IL 60655
- OPEID College Code: 00176800
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- General Phone: (773) 298-3000
- President: Judith A. Dwyer
- Website: WWW.SXU.EDU
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 5,675
- College Alias: SXU
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SXU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sxu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 741 | 1,556 | 2,297 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 570 (77%) | 1,189 (76%) | 1,759 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 167 (29%) | 348 (29%) | 515 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 28 | 5% |
| ACT ® Exam | 501 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SXU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 40% | 50% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,810 | $4,064 | $5,072 | $9,756 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 53 | 53 | 34 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,219 | 1,967 | 1,408 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,236 | $19,640 | $18,350 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,236 | $19,640 | $18,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,626 | $7,414 | $7,060 |
| Other Expenses | $1,390 | $1,390 | $1,342 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,077 | $6,077 | $5,877 |
| Other Expenses | $2,563 | $2,563 | $2,477 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,986 | $2,563 | $1,919 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,152 | $29,344 | $27,652 |
| Out of State | $31,152 | $29,344 | $27,652 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,776 | $29,180 | $27,604 |
| Out of State | $30,776 | $29,180 | $27,604 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $24,122 | $22,526 | $21,169 |
| Out of State | $24,122 | $22,526 | $21,169 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,675 Undergraduate: 3,288 Graduate: 2,387
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,467 Female: 4,208
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 967 Female: 2,321
- Graduate Gender Male: 500 Female: 1,887
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,886 Part-Time: 2,789
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,566 Part-Time: 722
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 320 Part-Time: 2,067
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 31 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.3% |
| Black | 901 | 16% |
| Asian | 141 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 563 | 10% |
| White | 3,729 | 66% |
| Unknown | 293 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 16 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 903 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 870 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,027 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,110 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 478 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 421 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 593 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 249 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 809 | 502 | 307 |
| Faculty Status | 392 | 186 | 206 |
| Tenured Faculty | 105 | 98 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 392 | 186 | 206 |
| Primarily Instruction | 392 | 186 | 206 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 88 | 82 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 138 | 87 | 51 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 191 | 147 | 44 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 94 | 67 | 27 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 62 | 50 | 12 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,529 (186) | $68,531 (80) | $61,508 (106) |
| Professor | $86,062 (29) | $86,535 (19) | $85,163 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $68,399 (74) | $70,371 (34) | $66,723 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,899 (52) | $54,313 (19) | $56,813 (33) |
| Instructor | $46,988 (1) | - (-) | $46,988 (1) |
| Lecturer | $49,709 (30) | $51,720 (8) | $48,977 (22) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,529 (186) | $68,531 (80) | $61,508 (106) |
| Professor | $86,062 (29) | $86,535 (19) | $85,163 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $68,399 (74) | $70,371 (34) | $66,723 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,899 (52) | $54,313 (19) | $56,813 (33) |
| Instructor | $46,988 (1) | - (-) | $46,988 (1) |
| Lecturer | $49,709 (30) | $51,720 (8) | $48,977 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,800,000 | $1,081,500 | $718,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 256 | 169 | 87 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 256 | 169 | 87 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 32 | 11 | 21 |
| Football | 86 | 86 | - |
| Soccer | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $57,300 | $47,647 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,872 | $6,333 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 23 | 14 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 14%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 58% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 48% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 16 | 16 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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