Campus & Student Life at Saint Xavier University

Home to about 3,080 undergraduates in 2020, SXU is a small, private university located in Chicago, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, SXU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SXU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SXU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Xavier University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

SXU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at SXU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SXU Disability Services.

SXU for the Military

While not a "service academy", SXU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SXU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SXU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Xavier University

SXU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Xavier University

SXU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,080 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,878 (93.4%). Part-time attendance was 202 (6.6%).

Saint Xavier University is Ranked #1,550 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SXU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank SXU #1550 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SXU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SXU Diversity Guide.

Saint Xavier University Competes in the NIAA

SXU has a total of 269 student athletes, 185 men and 84 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Xavier University Athletics