We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at XU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, XU among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #366 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 366 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Ohio | 6 of 90 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 of 296 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at XU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 302 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Xavier University conferred 302 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
XU is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 268 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from XU earn a median of $64,365 a year. This is lower than $65,219, the median for all majors at XU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at XU, nursing students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,595, the typical median for all majors at XU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,230 | $49,195 |
| Fees | $230 | $230 |
Find out more about XU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at XU were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 235 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
XU granted 302 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at XU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 28 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 3 |