Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1103 and 1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 25
Popular programs at Xavier University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 356 | |
| 2 | Marketing. | 104 | |
| 3 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 77 | |
| 4 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 66 | |
| 5 | Political Science and Government. | 59 | |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | 54 | |
| 7 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 44 | |
| 8 | Biology, General. | 41 | |
| 9 | Data Analytics. | 38 | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 38 | |
| 11 | Communication and Media Studies. | 36 | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related Services. | 34 | |
| 13 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 29 | |
| 14 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 26 | |
| 15 | Natural Sciences. | 25 | |
| 16 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 22 | |
| 17 | Computer Science. | 21 | |
| 18 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 19 | |
| 19 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | |
| 20 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 16 |
Showing top 20 of 54 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Xavier University?
Xavier University has an acceptance rate of 86% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Xavier University?
Admitted students at Xavier University typically score between 1103 and 1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Xavier University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Xavier University is approximately $32,997 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Xavier University?
4-year graduation rate data for Xavier University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
