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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Saint Xavier University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

85
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Saint Xavier University?

85%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Saint Xavier accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,216 people applied and 6,188 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3953 / 4480 (88%)
Men
2235 / 2736 (82%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Saint Xavier University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Saint Xavier University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Saint Xavier University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Saint Xavier considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Saint Xavier University?

Grades

22% of freshmen who attended Saint Xavier were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 50% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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