Below you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Saint Xavier University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Saint Xavier University ran $37,940 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees were $1,190; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,750 |
| Fees | $1,190 |
| Total | $37,940 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Saint Xavier University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Saint Xavier University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Saint Xavier University comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Saint Xavier University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Saint Xavier University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,640 |
| One Year Ago | $35,680 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,750 |
This chart shows the way tuition at SXU has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $39,077 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.67%, so a year from now students could pay around $38,952.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,952 |
| In 2 Years | $39,991 |
| In 3 Years | $41,057 |
| In 4 Years | $42,152 |
| In 5 Years | $43,276 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $162,152.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Saint Xavier University, head to the Saint Xavier University Financial Aid page.