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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into 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.

88
%
Acceptance rate
3.57
Average High School GPA
1175
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Xavier University?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Xavier accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 16,739 people applied and 14,694 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
8388 / 9486 (88%)
Men
6301 / 7253 (87%)

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 2 years at Xavier University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

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

8%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at 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 Xavier University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Xavier considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.57
Average High School GPA
1175
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Xavier University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.57. 18% of freshmen who attended Xavier were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 46% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
27%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
1%

Xavier is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

20%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

26%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
Math Mean
585
75th Percentile
640
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
Verbal Mean
590
75th Percentile
658
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1120
Composite Mean
1175
75th Percentile
1300

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Xavier University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification

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