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Saint Xavier University General Information
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, Saint Xavier University was the first Mercy college in the United States and is Chicago’s oldest Catholic university. Serving approximately 5,700 students at its campuses in Chicago and Orland Park, the University offers 35 undergraduate majors; more than 40 graduate program options in arts and sciences, business, education and nursing; and a variety of program options in continuing and professional studies. Recognizing Saint Xavier’s excellence in education, U.S. News and World Report has ranked SXU consistently among the Best Colleges in the Midwest.
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General Information
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Contact Information
3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60655 Request Free Information |
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Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree |
Type of Institution
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
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Certificates Offered
One but less than two year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate |
Carnegie Classification
Masters Colleges and Universities I |
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Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification Study abroad |
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA. Here is a link to the Saint Xavier University FAFSA School Code. |
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Credit Accepted
Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school) Credit for life experiences Advanced placement(AP) credits |
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic |
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Student Population
5,307 (3,165 undergraduates) |
Campus Setting
City: Large |
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Undergraduate Student Age
73 % under 25 27 % over 25 |
Campus Housing
Yes
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