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Campus & Student Life at Xavier University

Home to about 5,272 undergraduates in 2020, Xavier is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Xavier offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Xavier can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Xavier Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

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.

Xavier Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Xavier. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Xavier Disability Services.

Xavier for the Military

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

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Xavier University

Xavier offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Xavier University

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

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

There were 5,272 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,055 (95.9%). Part-time attendance was 217 (4.1%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
5,0552175,272

Xavier University is Ranked #427 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Xavier receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Xavier #427 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.

Overall Diversity at Xavier University

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

Xavier University Competes in the NCAA

Xavier has a total of 339 student athletes, 180 men and 159 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$14,774,269
Total Expenses (all teams)$14,774,269
Net$0

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

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