Xavier University Admission
Acceptance Rate
87.73%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.36%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,191
SAT Scores
1,190
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 14,836 students have applied and 12,542 students have allowed to admit to Xavier University (Acceptance rate: 84.54%). Xavier's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.50 % where 1,191 students have finally enrolled out of 12,542 admitted students.
Xavier acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Findlay and Mount St. Joseph University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.68%).
Xavier enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.39%).
How to Apply to Xavier University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Xavier. Xavier offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.xavier.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.xavier.edu/admission/apply.cfm |
| Financial Aid | https://www.xavier.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.xavier.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.xavier.edu/veterans/about-us/frequently-asked-questions |
| Athletic | https://www.xavier.edu/institutional-research/reports-and-documents/student-right-to-know |
| Disability Service | https://www.xavier.edu/accessibility-and-disability-resources/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Xavier and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Xavier University is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Xavier University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,063). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University | 1,190 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,063 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Xavier University, 179 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,210 | 1,310 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Xavier University, 437 students submitted ACT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Xavier Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Xavier University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |