Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University is a four-year private college located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Chicago. Founded in 1846, we are Chicago's oldest Catholic university. Saint Xavier offers an excellent educational experience within a friendly, supportive campus atmosphere. We also offer generous scholarship opportunities to make a college education affordable. These are some of the many reasons why Saint Xavier is regularly recognized by U.S. News and World Report as among the Best Value Regional Universities in the Midwest.
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Design
- Education
- Exercise Science
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Psychology
- STEM
- Science
- Social Science
- Sports & Fitness Administration
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Ethnic/Cultural
- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Leadership Development
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Service Opportunities
- Social Justice
- Student Media
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
Students are encouraged to complete the application for admission and request their high school transcript be sent for review. Saint Xavier University has a test-optional admission policy, but it may be beneficial to send your test scores in some instances. We operate under a rolling admission policy, although we encourage students to apply early in their senior year especially for programs with limited capacity, such as our nursing program.
Additional Information
- 100% of first-time freshmen receive a merit scholarship at Saint Xavier University. These scholarships are based on high school performance, range from $14,000 to $22,000 per year, and are renewable each year.
- SXU also offers need-based aid as well as talent-based awards for areas such as athletics, music, and art.
- Saint Xavier offers transformative and affordable educational experiences through its high-quality academic offerings, innovative leadership opportunities, clear college-to-career pathways and high-impact learning experiences, such as student-faculty collaborative research, internships, etc.
- SXU serves a diverse community of more than 3,000 motivated and socially engaged students in an enriching and supportive learning environment.
Visit us
We encourage prospective students and families to visit our campus. We offer tours of campus and meetings with admission counselors. Students and families can also attend one of the numerous visit events hosted throughout the year. For visit opportunities, please see our Plan a Visit webpage.
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
3700 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655, United States of America
Phone number
(844) GOTO-SXU
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
Midwest