Saint Xavier University
Office of Admission
3700 West 103rd St.
Chicago, IL 60655
800-GO 2 XAVU
773-298-3050
ENROLLMENT
5,200
2006-2007 COSTS:
Tuition:
$18,500
Room and Board:
$7,700
FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
80%
FACULTY:
Full-time:
170
Ph.D. (or terminal degree):
80%
Student-faculty ratio:
16:1
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois
College Description / Campus Visit
Saint Xavier University is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Illinois. Founded in 1846 and chartered in 1847 by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier continues its commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence within the context of respect, caring, and justice. The members of the University community affirm the rich tradition of Catholic higher education in America–one marked by spiritual development and intellectual vigor.
As a coeducational private Catholic university, Saint Xavier offers a solid liberal arts core and outstanding professional programs. The University serves a diverse student population of more than 5,200. Saint Xavier's students come from throughout the United States and the world, but the majority comes from the Midwest region.
Saint Xavier University is located in a residential neighborhood on the city's southwest side, on 103rd Street and Central Park, between Pulaski Road and Kedzie Avenue. The campus is easily accessible by public transportation, major expressways, and through streets, including I-94, I-294, I-57, and Cicero Avenue. SXU is adjacent to the suburbs of Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn and is 15 miles from the heart of Chicago's Loop, only 8 miles from Midway Airport, and 35 miles from O'Hare International Airport.
Academic Life
Saint Xavier University's core curriculum expresses the University's commitment to the values of a liberal education designed to be both foundational and exploratory. The curriculum develops the student's critical skills of writing, speaking, reading, and thinking as well as an understanding of the methods, approaches, and thought processes of the liberal arts disciplines. The core includes courses in natural science, mathematics, social sciences, history, literature, religious studies, philosophy, writing, and speech.
For graduation, a student must earn at least 120 semester hours, including completion of the University's specified curricular components. Transfer students must complete at least 30 semester hours and one third of the requirement in their major area at the University, including clinical or practicum experience in programs requiring such a component.
At the graduate level, master's degrees are offered in applied computer science, business, education, finance, health administration, management, nursing, public health, school counseling and community agency counseling, and speech-language pathology. A graduate certificate in pastoral ministry is also available.
Degrees and Majors
Saint Xavier University shares in the rich tradition of Catholic liberal arts higher education while offering flexibility in course scheduling and diversity of degrees available. Saint Xavier University offers programs leading to a bachelor's degree in accounting, art, biology, botany, business administration, chemistry, communication, computer science, computer studies, criminal justice, education, English, history, international business, international studies, mathematics, mathematics education, music, natural science, nursing, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, social science, sociology, Spanish, and speech-language pathology. Preprofessional programs include dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, and veterinary medicine.
Minors are offered in most of the fields listed above as well as in anthropology, Catholic studies, pastoral ministry, speech communication, theater, women's studies, and writing.
The Adult College is a specialized program offering majors in accounting, business administration, computer studies, English, industrial/organizational psychology, liberal studies, nursing, psychology, religious studies, RN completion, LPN completion, and sociology.
Campus Life
At Saint Xavier University, students are challenged to critically examine values that recognize individual dignity and worth and promote personal growth, professional integrity, and multicultural experiences. More than thirty clubs and organizations sponsor projects, dances, picnics, and lectures, so there are always activities going on outside of class. These clubs and organizations offer students social, cultural, professional, and athletic opportunities beyond the curriculum.
The University offers a variety of housing options, including residence halls and on-campus apartment living. All campus housing has Internet access and cable television. There is plenty of on-campus parking available. Students enjoy easy access to Chicago by car and via public transportation. Many college activites and a career program take advantage of the city of Chicago.
Facilities and Resources / Campus Map
The academic facilities of the University's main campus include classrooms, labs, a library, Shannon Athletics and Convocation, an auditorium, conference center, residence halls, clinical facilities, and the McDonough Chapel and Mercy Ministry Center.
The University's computer equipment consists of thirteen computer labs. The University is connected to the Internet. Incoming students have the option of attending a workshop on computer literacy and word processing. Tutoring can be scheduled for assistance on several software packages. Advanced career planning software is utilized.
The Byrne Memorial Library at Saint Xavier University houses more than 170,000 volumes and an extensive microfiche and microfilm collection. With membership in three consortia, ILCSO, LIBRAS, and SMRHEC, students have access to the collections of more than 800 academic, public, and special libraries.
Saint Xavier University's interactive learning program uses the technology of live color compressed-video television, which has two-way full-motion video and audio capabilities to link SXU students with any of the nine other colleges and universities involved in this alternative learning program. Participants have the opportunity to speak with their instructor without ever leaving their designated sites.
Athletics/Sports/ Coaches Directory
As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, SXU's varsity athletic programs include intercollegiate basketball, baseball, football, and soccer for men and intercollegiate basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, and volleyball for women. A variety of intramural programs are available to all students.
Financial Aid
Saint Xavier University's extensive financial aid program assists more than 80 percent of the student body. The Financial Aid Office participates in and coordinates aid from federal, state, University, and private sources. These funds help eligible students meet the cost of higher education. The University also offers academic and athletic scholarships to eligible students.
Transfer students, new freshmen, and continuing studies students may be eligible for a "no-need" scholarship based on proven academic excellence. The scolarships and awards range is from $500 to $7000 for full- or part-time students. Any student interested in applying for aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is used for federal, state, and Saint Xavier University aid programs. Students must file their financial aid application by March 1 to receive maximum consideration.
Admission Requirements / Application
During the admission process, consideration is given to previous academic work, recommendations from counselors and teachers, and scores on the ACT or SAT I, as well as the student's ability and desire to do college work. The Admission Committee is interested in the quality of a student's work and the kinds of courses taken in high school. Candidates should have a minimum of 16 units in English, math, natural and social sciences, foreign language, and academic electives. Applicants must submit an application for admission along with high school transcripts and test scores. Admission counselors are available to guide students through the application process.
Transfer students may be admitted to SXU if they present evidence of at least a 2.5 GPA in all college-level course work. For further information, students should contact the Office of Admission. All transfer credit is subject to validation by the academic departments. SXU will accept a maximum of 70 semester hours from a community college and 90 semester hours from a four-year college/university. Saint Xavier also has a number of transfer articulation agreements with area community colleges and is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative.
Application forms for admission are available from the Office of Admission. Freshman applicants should submit an application for admission, ACT or SAT I scores, and high school transcripts; or apply online at the Web site listed below. Transfer applicants are required to submit an admission application and a transcript from each institution where college-level work has been completed.
