Applying to Xavier

Acceptance RateSAT Median
84.54% 1,210
Xavier University's acceptance rate is 84.54% for 2023 admission. A total of 14,836 students applied and 12,542 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Xavier.
Xavier's acceptance rate places 29th out of 72 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,210 and the ACT score is 26 at Xavier. Xavier's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 42 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Xavier, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Xavier University is 84.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.50%. 6,278 men and 8,558 women applied to Xavier and 5,342 men and 7,200 women students were accepted.
Among them, 550 men and 641 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Xavier.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Xavier
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants14,8366,2788,55800
Admitted12,5425,3427,20000
Enrolled1,19155064100
Acceptance Rate 84.54%85.09%84.13%--
Yield 9.50%10.30%8.90%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Xavier University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 179 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 437 students (37%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Xavier.
The median SAT score is 1,210 with 610 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 23 at Xavier. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Xavier University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Xavier
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total112012101310
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570610660
SAT Math550600650
ACT Composite232630
ACT Math212528
ACT English212530
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Xavier University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,191 first-year students enrolled in Xavier. The proportion of full-time students is 99.83% and part-time students is 0.17%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 46.18% and women students is 53.82%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Xavier.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Xavier
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,19155064100
Full-time1,18954864100
Part-time22000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Xavier. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Xavier University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Xavier Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Xavier.
Admission Information for Applying to Xavier
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.xavier.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.xavier.edu/admission/apply.cfm
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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